[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 159 (Friday, October 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    CONGRATULATING HENRY S. BARBOSA ON RECEIVING THE ORANGE COUNTY 
                    CONSERVATION CORPS LEGACY AWARD

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                           HON. KATIE PORTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2019

  Ms. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mr. Henry S. 
Barbosa as the recipient of the Legacy Award, which will be presented 
during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Orange County Conservation 
Corps (OCCC).
  Mr. Barbosa has served for seven years on the Board of OCCC, which is 
a voluntary work and learn program that provides an opportunity for at-
risk and disadvantaged youths, age 18 to 25. Corpsmembers have a chance 
to earn a living while learning valuable employment skills through job 
training and attending an on-site charter school.
  Mr. Barbosa's long and distinguished record of service to his 
community stretches well beyond his time with OCCC. His legal career 
began as a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County and 
continued over 27 years in private practice, primarily representing 
cities and other public agencies throughout California. Mr. Barbosa 
also acted as Assistant General Counsel to the Metropolitan Water 
District of Southern California.
  In recognition of his community leadership, Mr. Barbosa was 
designated as a member of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commission's 
Blue Ribbon Panel to analyze the causes of and response to the Rampart 
area police corruption scandal. He was an elected public official for 
10 years, serving as the President and a Director of the Three Valleys 
Municipal Water District representing Rowland Heights and as a member 
of the Board for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern 
California. Mr. Barbosa was appointed to the Solid Waste Advisory 
Committee that developed statewide regulations for landfills 
management.
  Mr. Barbosa continues to advocate for inclusion in our communities. 
He has served for 10 years as Vice-Chair of the National Hispanic Media 
Coalition, a nation-wide advocacy group for greater access by 
minorities in film and broadcast media.
  I thank Mr. Barbosa for his leadership and commitment to service and 
congratulate him on this well-deserved award.

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