[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 190 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5881]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING LINDA KAY MITROVICH

  (Mr. VARGAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Linda Kay Mitrovich, a 
beloved friend, leader, and mentor.
  Linda was born on May 18, 1947, in Whittier, California.
  She was a dedicated public servant. She served on the Poway City 
Council and was deputy mayor from 1986 to 1988.
  She committed her life to the betterment of others. She took on many 
important causes, including environmental protection and Native 
American sovereignty.
  She played a significant role in creating the first wildlife corridor 
in California, the Coal Canyon Wildlife Reserve, which supported the 
ecological well-being of over 22 million people in southern California.
  Linda also created the first national conference on Native American 
sovereignty in 2000.
  The California State legislature recognized her accomplishments by 
naming her Woman of the Year in 1988 and in 1991.
  Linda's legacy is remembered through her husband and five children. 
Her memory is cherished by those fortunate enough to have met her.

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