[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E116-E117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MR. ALEX VILLAFUERTE, OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER IN THE 52ND 
                         CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                            HON. JUAN VARGAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 10, 2023

  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Alex Villafuerte, 
outstanding advocate and community member in the 52nd Congressional 
District.
  Mr. Villafuerte is a committed volunteer, working tirelessly to 
uplift, empower, and serve our Asian and Pacific Islander (API), 
multicultural and other diverse communities. He is the co-chair and co-
founder of the San Diego API Coalition, whose mission is to facilitate 
conversations with API communities and advocate for representation by 
amplifying and cultivating leadership. He helped organize a joint 
statement with more than 70 API-serving organizations denouncing the 
xenophobia, racism, and increasing acts of violence toward API 
communities.
  Mr. Villafuerte was the Director of Marketing and Communications at 
San Diego Pride. He also helped to create the San Diego Queer APIMEDA 
Coalition, with the goal of creating a safe and welcoming space for 
meaningful discussion about the intersection of individuals who 
identify as Desi, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Asian and LGBTQ+.
  Mr. Villafuerte served as Director of Communication and Community 
Engagement for San Diego City Councilmember Kent Lee. He now serves as 
the Executive Director for the Pacific Arts Movement. He continues to 
work to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion for all in our 
region.
  Mr. Villafuerte was honored as the 51st District Constituent of the 
Month in May 2022, during Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. He 
is recognized for his work in uplifting and empowering our 
multicultural communities of the Congressional District. He holds a

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics from San Diego State University.

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