[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF GERARDO MOUET

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2023

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Gerardo Mouet, a dedicated community leader, public servant, and 
father.
  Gerardo passed away on March 7, 2023, after battling cancer for over 
a decade. He devoted his life to serving Orange County and the people 
of Santa Ana, inspiring his community members to love nature as much as 
he did.
  Gerardo served as the executive director for Santa Ana's Parks, 
Recreation, and Community Services Agency for 14 years and the director 
of Long Beach's Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department until he 
retired to focus on his health. During his tenures, Gerardo oversaw 
large-scale restructuring efforts that saved both cities money and 
increased efficiency to better protect parks and wildlife.
  His wife Jenny and children, Andrew and Monica, will remember him as 
a husband and father who loved his family, loved his community, and 
loved nature.
  I thank Gerardo for his dedication to Orange County.

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