[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 81 (Monday, May 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E443]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF SAUL GARCIA

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 2023

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of 
Saul Garcia.
  Saul Garcia graduated from Santa Ana High School in 1999. After 
graduating, he completed a regional occupational program. In 2002, he 
attended Santa Ana College and became credentialed in transportation by 
the San Diego County Office of Education in 2016.
  In 2001, he became a technician and completed mechanical and 
electrical diagnosis and repairs on automobiles at Caliber Motors of 
Mercedes Benz.
  For many years he continued as a technician in Mercedes Benz and did 
a variety of maintenance activities and automotive repairs at Foothill 
Ranch. He educated clients and colleagues on repair needs and built 
long-term relationships based on the foundations of trust and integrity 
in his community.
  In 2012, he became an automobile instructor in North Orange County 
ROP. He developed and implemented curriculum, lectures, lab activities 
in accordance with the non-profit organizations of NATE/ASE 
certifications. The NATE and ASE certifications were created by non-
profit organizations to help students distinguish themselves as 
professionals in HV ACR and automotives respectively.
  As an automobile instructor in North Orange County ROP, he also 
performed outreach and collaborated with fellow educators. He provided 
instruction to secondary school students and adults to help prepare 
them for a career and university.
  In 2014, he returned to his community and began his journey as an 
automotive instructor in the Santa Ana Unified School District. He 
developed curriculum and lesson plans in alignment with approved on 
line courses. He also developed internship sites and facilitated 
internship opportunities for the youth.
  Saul is a certified instructor with more than 20 years of experience 
in public education and the fields of automotives.
  Today, he continues his journey as an instructor in the Santa Ana 
Unified School District. He continues to help the youth in his 
community and participates in annual committees, staff meetings, and 
professional development.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating the 
accomplishments and commitment of Saul Garcia to his community of 
Orange County, California.

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