[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 192 (Tuesday, November 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING EDILBERTO CANSECO AS MY CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH

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                            HON. MIKE LEVIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 2, 2021

  Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to 
recognize Oceanside resident and Vista Family Health Center Physician 
Assistant, Edilberto Canseco, for my October Constituent of the Month. 
Edilberto was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and immigrated to the United 
States in 1991 at the age of three. Growing up, Edilberto's family 
emphasized the value of hard work and the importance of serving others. 
Embodying the American Dream, Edilberto took these lessons and his 
passion for science and completed an Emergency Medical Technician 
School Program at Palomar College. He then obtained a Bachelor's degree 
in Psychology from Cal State University San Marcos and graduated with a 
Master's in Medical Science from Stanford's School of Medicine Primary 
Care Program.
  During his time at Palomar Community College, Edilberto participated 
in the school's dedicated program to inspire Latino students like 
himself, and he carried those lessons on throughout his life. Years 
later, Edilberto found himself in one of the most challenging times of 
his academic career as only one of three Latino students in a cohort of 
50 working towards their Master's degree at Stanford. Despite the 
challenges, Edilberto persisted and used the lessons he learned from 
the support programs at Palomar College to be successful. Seeking to 
honor the values his parents instilled in him and pay the lessons 
learned forward, Edilberto dedicated his career to working within the 
Latino community and helping others.
  Now in his fourth year at Vista Family Health Center as a Physician 
Associate in primary care, Edilberto tirelessly works on the frontlines 
of the COVID-19 pandemic. He sees himself in his patients and 
understands the hesitancy within the Latino community to get 
vaccinated, but he works diligently to promote vaccinations and 
provides each patient with high quality, culturally relevant, and 
linguistically appropriate care. As a dedicated member of his 
community, Edilberto is able to fulfill his passion of helping others 
and being a part of the solution amid the pandemic.
  Following Hispanic Heritage Month, I am proud to continue lifting up 
Latino voices like Edilberto Canseco who contribute to our unique and 
diverse district. I'm so grateful for CA-49 residents who dedicate 
their lives to the betterment of our residents, especially during this 
pandemic, and I'm proud to honor Edilberto Canseco as my October 
Constituent of the Month.

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