[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 177 (Thursday, October 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 HONORING FABIAN ALOMAR AS 2023 VALLEY LUCHADOR FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE 
                                 MONTH

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                           HON. TONY CARDENAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2023

  Mr. CARDENAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Fabian Aiomar as a 
Valley Luchador.
  Fabian is a professional skateboarder and actor. He stated his career 
in the `90s, and since then he has involved himself in community 
advocacy. He most recently appeared in FLAMIN' HOT, an ode to the 
invention of Hot Cheetos--a beloved snack.
  A former resident of Panorama City, Fabian balances acting with his 
love for skateboarding. He supports the sport and kids interested in it 
by donating skateboards so they can get involved in and improve at 
skateboarding.
  Over four years ago, Fabian became involved with the Anti-Recidivism 
Coalition as a formerly incarcerated individual. The ARC empowers 
formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a 
support network, comprehensive reentry services, and opportunities to 
advocate for policy changes that will help others caught in cycles of 
incarceration.
  Today, Fabian uses his platform to share the mission of ARC to help 
others who are formerly incarcerated integrate back into society.
  Fabian, like me, is the son of immigrants and came from a lineage of 
farmers.
  He told one of our local newspapers, the San Fernando Sun, that he 
recently reconnected with his campesino roots and is expanding his 
advocacy efforts to include agricultural workers.
  His advocacy, energy, and compassion are limitless, and we are proud 
to call him a Valley native.
  I thank Fabian. It is my honor to recognize him as a distinguished 
leader and luchador during Hispanic Heritage Month.

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