[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 149 (Thursday, September 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E848]
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        RECOGNIZING JULY CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH MATTHEW REBELO

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                            HON. MIKE LEVIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2023

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Carlsbad 
resident and attorney Matthew Rebelo as my July Constituent of the 
Month. In his work assisting Afghan refugees through the legal 
challenges of gaining asylum, Matthew embodies the critical importance 
of supporting those who face violence--especially the women and 
children most often at risk.
  For Matthew, this work is personal. In 2015 he immigrated to the 
United States from South Africa and relates his own experience with 
starting anew here to his desire to help others coming to the United 
States. A former barrister in South Africa, Matthew continued his legal 
career in the United States after obtaining his green card and passing 
the California bar exam. It's inspiring to witness Matthew's initiative 
in using his time and skills to assist on a pro bono basis those 
escaping the Taliban's violence.
  I'm forever grateful to the members of our CA-49 community who 
dedicate their time and effort towards helping others in critical need. 
I'm proud to honor Matthew Rebelo as my July Constituent of the Month.

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