[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 88 (Wednesday, May 24, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              MAY CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH, ILIMA MARTINEZ

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                            HON. MIKE LEVIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2023

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Ilima 
Martinez as my May Constituent of the Month. As the Founder and 
President of Umeke Organization, Ilima works to preserve Hawaiian 
culture and traditions.
  Ilima has more than a decade of experience of doing this work and 
this year, Ilima used her experience to organize the first annual 
Southern California Asian and Pacific islander (API) Festival to 
celebrate the rich history of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in 
our community. I have no doubt she will continue to make a difference 
in our region.
  During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage 
Month, I am proud to celebrate the exceptional efforts of individuals 
like Ilima Martinez who volunteer their time and contribute to our 
unique and beautiful district. I'm so grateful for CA-49 residents who 
dedicate their lives to the betterment of our residents and community, 
and I'm proud to honor Ilima Martinez as my May Constituent of the 
Month.

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