[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 164 (Thursday, October 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                  HONORING THE LIFE OF TRISHA MARTINEZ

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 17, 2019

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of Trisha Martinez of the City of Montclair, and her tireless 
dedication to serving the Inland Empire community.
  A resident of Montclair since 1992, Trisha was elected to the 
Montclair City Council in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. Throughout her 
tenure, Trisha was a fierce advocate for the City she dearly loved. As 
a Council member, she fought for Montclair's award-winning Montclair to 
College Program which provides free tuition and books to graduating 
Montclair High School students who attend Chaffey College for up to two 
years.
  Trisha also remained committed to Montclair's seniors, working to 
ensure the elderly community continues to receive free or reduced-cost 
services, including micro-transit and discounted refuse services. 
Trisha also continued to volunteer with the Senior Nutrition Program at 
the Montclair Senior Center for over 10 years.
  In April 2019, Trisha was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Despite 
spending most of these past months in hospitals, Trisha still dedicated 
herself to attending City Council meetings and other local and regional 
board meetings. This rare kind of commitment and devotion to the people 
of Montclair is worthy of admiration.
  For her exemplary life of service, Madam Speaker, it is my honor to 
recognize Montclair City Council Member Trisha Martinez on the House 
floor. Her decades of commitment and contributions to the city she 
loved are exemplary, and her memory will live on through the countless 
lives she impacted. May she rest in peace.

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