[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 171 (Wednesday, October 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ON INTERNATIONAL CREDIT 
                               UNION DAY

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 18, 2023

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to honor 
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union for International Credit Union Day. 
SchoolsFirst is a long-time community staple in my district, and I am 
delighted to celebrate their growth.
  In 1934, a group of 126 Orange County school employees pooled 
together $1,200 to found SchoolsFirst, formerly known as the Orange 
County Teachers Credit Union. The first branch was opened in Santa Ana. 
SchoolsFirst has since expanded to become the state's largest Credit 
Union and the 5th largest in the Nation.
  SchoolsFirst serves over 350,000 school employees who live or work in 
Orange County and their family members. They have 22 branches in Orange 
County alone and 70 across California. As a member-owned credit union, 
SchoolsFirst has been steadfastly committed to returning excess 
earnings to its members. Nationwide, they have over $25 billion in 
assets and over 1 million members.
  I am grateful for SchoolsFirst's charitable contributions to the 
community. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, please join me in celebrating 
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and their contributions to our Orange 
County community.

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