[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 84 (Friday, May 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E522]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MS. ANITA IDICULLA

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 14, 2021

  Mr. LIEU. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of Ms. Anita 
Idiculla, who passed away on March 7, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 
She was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt and valued community member 
in West Los Angeles.
  Anita was born May 21, 1981, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Drs. 
Alexander and Anne A. Idiculla. She grew up in Philadelphia until 
moving to California in 1999 to attend Stanford University. She 
received her bachelor's degree in 2003 and continued her education, 
receiving her master's degree in education in 2004. Anita's career 
began at Tollin/Robins Productions and she spent several years working 
at notable companies such as Warner Brothers Entertainment, Inc., and 
Nickelodeon.
  While living in Los Angeles, Anita continued her education at the 
University of California, Los Angeles' Anderson School of Management 
and attended the London Business School International Exchange Program 
before receiving her MBA in 2013. After graduation, Anita joined Mattel 
Inc. as a Senior Marketing Manager for their Games Global Brand Team. 
Anita's career was singularly focused on creating content and products 
that could be enjoyed by children and families alike. She allowed her 
passion for creativity and tenacity to flow freely which in turn 
brought joy to her family, friends, and colleagues. Anita's spirit and 
aspirations were limitless, and from an early age, it was clear that 
she could achieve any goal she set her mind to. Her family and friends 
were her entire world, and her love of being a kid at heart never faded 
away.
  She was an active member of Bel-Air Presbyterian Church and dedicated 
years of service to the church's youth programs. Anita was a voracious 
reader and co-founded a literary society in 2007. She was an avid pop 
culture aficionado, karaoke legend, and a genius meme creator. She was 
a strong advocate for women's rights and loved animals, with her 
favorites being unicorns and kittens. Anita spent every moment she 
could attending live music concerts and traveling the world. She was 
loved by so many people and touched so many lives with her thoughtful 
spirit and caring heart. Anita's smile was infectious, and her loss 
will be felt by her friends, family, and the many communities she has 
affected.
  Anita is reunited for eternity with her father Dr. Alexander Idiculla 
who passed away in 1982. She is survived by her mother, Anne; brothers, 
Rajiv and Anil; sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Loughran) and nephews, 
Alexander and Kellan. May her many contributions to her community, 
family and friends live on.

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