[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 166 (Wednesday, October 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E954]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    PAYING REMEMBRANCE TO AIDEN ORTIZ ON THE OCCASION OF HIS PASSING

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. JAY OBERNOLTE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 11, 2023

  Mr. OBERNOLTE. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, it is with a heavy heart I 
rise today to honor the life of Mr. Aiden Ortiz, who was tragically 
struck and killed by a vehicle at age twelve on September 25, 2023. His 
family, friends, and community are devastated by this sudden loss. A 
sixth grader at Melva Davis Academy of Excellence. Aiden Ortiz was 
known as a selfless, caring son and friend to all who had the privilege 
of knowing him.
  As a father of two myself, it is nearly impossible to imagine losing 
one's child. I treasure every moment with my sons, and losing a child 
so suddenly is every parent's greatest fear.
  Aiden was caring and always put others ahead of himself. According to 
his baseball coach, Rodney McNealy, Aiden has been a part of the league 
since Tee-ball and made a name for himself in the Majors Division of 
the Adelanto Little League, where he played for the Rockies last 
spring. Aiden was a true sportsman whose passion for baseball and life 
was contagious.
  While Aiden's life was tragically cut short, he made a tremendous 
impact on every life he touched. Aiden is survived by his mother 
Allyssa, his stepfather, Alex, and his two siblings. He will be deeply 
missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with Aiden's 
family as they navigate this difficult loss.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in mourning Aiden's passing and 
celebrating his life.

                          ____________________