[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H151-H152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Correa) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate Mater Dei High 
School's football team for earning their fourth California State 
championship. The Monarchs secured their final win of the season over 
an undefeated team with an impressive 35-0 victory.
  Their success is a shining example of the dedication, hard work, and 
perseverance of the young players, the coaches, and the community.
  Also with this win, the Monarchs claimed a top three position in 
national rankings and the number one spot in the media composite on the 
national level.
  I congratulate the students, parents, coaches, and teachers that form 
the Monarch football team. You have made us proud. I am looking forward 
to next year.


          North Orange Continuing Education's 50th Anniversary

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of the North Orange County Continuing Education Program.
  For half a century, North Orange County Continuing Education has 
offered programs that transform lives in Orange County.
  Established in 1973, NOCE has grown to serve more than 29,000 
students each and every year and offers over a thousand courses each 
semester to those of all ages.
  The curriculum includes vocational, business, financial, and other 
skills that individuals need throughout their life. Also, beyond the 
classroom, NOCE has shown the real impact that they have on our 
community. In fact, they support over 3,000 jobs directly and 
indirectly and offer services to help everyday individuals succeed.
  As we celebrate NOCE's 50th anniversary, we reflect back on their 
work and look forward to their future and their success in our 
community.


                         Anaheim Public Library

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Anaheim Public 
Library's award-winning Foster Youth Initiative that has gained 
recognition for making resources available to kids in need.
  The library's Foster Youth Initiative offers library cards to youth 
who are in the foster care system, who are homeless, or those that have 
been emancipated. This card is special. It removes address requirements 
and penalties and makes sure that those young people have access to our 
community's public library system.
  Also, the initiative has been recognized by the Orange County 
Business Council's Public-Private Partnership and has received such an 
award. It is a testament to the hundreds of library cards that have 
been made available to

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those students, those young individuals that wouldn't otherwise receive 
a library card.
  I congratulate the Anaheim Public Library for their commitment to 
support our youth in need.

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