[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1699]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO GABRIEL CRISTIAN VIVEROS, III

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2018

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Mr. Gabriel Cristian 
Viveros, Ill for his service to my office and the people of 
California's Twenty First Congressional District.
  Mr. Viveros was born on July 12, 1993 in Fresno, California to 
Enedina Patlan Viveros and Gabriel Viveros, II. Growing up in the 
Central Valley with his two older sisters, Andriana and Marissa, Mr. 
Viveros always had a sense of curiosity, a unique eye for art, and 
immense empathy for others--enabling him to connect deeply with people 
from all walks of life. Early on, Mr. Viveros learned to juggle 
multiple tasks at once while maintaining keen attention to detail 
managing his school work and participating in speech, debate, and water 
polo teams at Clovis East High School. Upon graduating from Clovis East 
High School in 2011, Mr. Viveros continued his studies at California 
State University in Fresno, California. During this time, Mr. Viveros 
used his curiosity, creativity, artistic ability, and confident speech 
background to find his way into political arenas and social groups, 
such as the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
  Following his graduation from California State University in 2015 
with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration, Mr. Viveros began his 
professional career as a Board Assistant for the Fresno County Board of 
Supervisors. In this role, Mr. Viveros applied his unique skillset to 
meet the various needs of the office providing administrative support, 
representing the Supervisor at community events, and expanding social 
media presence of the Supervisor.
  In February of 2017, Mr. Viveros drove cross-country to Washington, 
D.C. joining my team as Scheduler. As Scheduler, Mr. Viveros was not 
only integral in managing my daily schedule but also to the overall 
function of my office. Mr. Viveros' ability to connect with others was 
evident whenever he interacted with constituents or those looking to 
schedule a meeting by going above and beyond to accommodate every 
request. Beyond scheduling, Mr. Viveros frequently volunteered his 
artistic talents to create digital media content for many of my social 
media platforms.
  Mr. Viveros is also a small business owner, running Gabriel Cristian 
Photography in Washington, D.C. and Central California. Outside of 
politics, Viveros spends his free time growing his business and 
expanding his portfolio. In addition to photography, Gabriel enjoys 
graphic design, drawing, and interior design. For fun, he enjoys 
traveling to new cities, hiking, and spending time back home in 
California with his family.
  Mr. Viveros' time with my office will come to an end on January 3, 
2019 when I leave my office as the 116th Congress begins. I have no 
doubt he will continue to be successful and grow professionally in his 
future endeavors. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States 
House of Representatives to join me in commending Mr. Gabriel Cristian 
Viveros, III for his public service to the people of California's 
Central Valley and wishing him well as he embarks on the next chapter 
of his life.

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