[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 149 (Thursday, September 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E849]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN FRESNO

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california-

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2023

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Consulate of 
Mexico in Fresno on the 213th Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico 
and thank them for their significant contributions to the Central 
Valley.
  The Consulate of Mexico in Fresno opened in 1931 to support the needs 
of Mexican agricultural workers located in the Central Valley. The 
mission of the consulate is to help Mexican citizens assimilate into 
the community and advance their rights while residing in California. 
For nearly a century, those working in the consulate have been 
dedicated to that mission, providing invaluable assistance to local 
immigrants including identification services, health guidance, and 
educational opportunities. The consulate connects local immigrants with 
the services they need to thrive.
  Through their Mobile Consulate, which travels to different cities 
across the Central Valley throughout the year, Mexican immigrants have 
greater access to the over 30 services the consulate provides. The 
consulate is also focused on the educational outcomes of Mexican 
students.
  Last year alone, the consulate, in partnership with other local 
organizations, granted more than $45,000 in scholarships to 30 college 
students pursuing careers in public health. On this day, as we 
celebrate the independence of the Mexican people, I want to recognize 
the incredible contributions Mexican immigrants have made to our 
communities in the Central Valley and across the nation. As the son of 
immigrants, I understand first-hand the perseverance, determination, 
and sacrifice of immigrants who come to the United States in search of 
greater opportunities.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in celebrating the 213th Anniversary of the 
Independence of Mexico and thanking the Consulate of Mexico in Fresno 
for their dedication to the well-being of our Mexican community.

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