[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 214 (Thursday, December 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING NOLAN MEJIA AS CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH

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                            HON. MIKE LEVIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 17, 2020

  Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize 
local Carlsbad teen, Nolan Mejia, as my December Constituent of the 
Month. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread in our communities, 17-year-old 
Nolan saw an opportunity to ease the struggles of his neighbors and 
friends. After witnessing his own grandparents have nearby family 
members do their grocery shopping, he worried for those that did not 
have anyone to do the same for them.
  Feeling inspired by his own family's kindness, Mejia started the 
Grocery Grab service. Run by himself and a few of his classmates from 
Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, the free grocery shopping service 
is designed to accommodate those who are immunocompromised and advised 
to stay at home to prevent exposure to COVID-19. So far, the group has 
delivered over 7,000 items to various seniors in the community, with 
any tips received for their services donated to the San Diego COVID-19 
Community Response Fund.
  While the pandemic continues to impact our communities in North 
County San Diego and South Orange County, it is absolutely vital that 
we embrace teamwork and togetherness. I am incredibly encouraged by the 
enthusiasm and charity of Nolan and his Grocery Grab staff for rising 
to the moment on the behalf of those CA-49 residents in need. In order 
to get through this unprecedented time, it's important that we support 
our most vulnerable neighbors. I am deeply grateful for Nolan's service 
to our District, and I am proud to recognize him as my Constituent of 
the Month.

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