[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 13, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H547-H548]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING RAYMOND L. CORDOVA

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Correa) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of my very 
good friend, Raymond ``Ray'' Cordova, and his legacy of service.
  Ray was a proud Vietnam war vet. After serving in Vietnam, he 
returned home to help build our Nation through his work with the 
Communications Workers of America.
  Ray didn't care who you were, Democrat or Republican. Ray represented 
every working man and woman, and he fought for the rights of every 
worker that he came across. In fact, Ray Cordova is the only man I know 
that debated Jimmy Hoffa and outlived

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Jimmy Hoffa and lived to tell the story about how he debated Jimmy 
Hoffa.
  He was a staple in our community, and I was lucky to call him my very 
good friend. Ray will be remembered for his tremendous service not only 
to his country but to his family and community.


    Congratulating Dr. Rafael Luevano Upon Griset Chair Appointment

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my very good 
friend, Dr. Rafael Luevano, for his appointment as a Griset Chair in 
Bible and Christian Tradition at Chapman University.
  Dr. Luevano is an accomplished scholar from Santa Ana, and his 
contributions to religious studies have shaped how we see religion in 
the context of our communities. His dedication to teaching students 
makes him an excellent choice for this prestigious position.
  Dr. Luevano's students will continue to have an opportunity to learn 
from a nationally recognized religious scholar as well as having their 
own priest at Chapman University.
  I congratulate Dr. Luevano, my good friend, today on his appointment 
on being the Griset Chair at Chapman University.


                       Honoring Dr. William Kott

  Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and legacy 
of my very good friend, Dr. Bill Kott, and to celebrate the dedication 
and naming of the Anaheim post office after Dr. Bill Kott.
  Dr. Kott was the son of immigrants. Dr. Kott was born in 
Philadelphia, and he served our Nation in the U.S. Army during World 
War II. He fought against Nazi Germany, and Dr. Kott showed his bravery 
and determination by walking across three nations to fight in the 
Battle of the Bulge. He was a first responder who liberated the 
Buchenwald concentration camp.
  After returning home, Dr. Kott opened his own dentistry practice in 
Anaheim. He also served as the chairman of the California Republican 
Assembly of Orange County. As a member of the Anaheim City Council, he 
did great deeds for the Anaheim community.
  The dedication of this post office is an honor that Dr. Kott earned 
through his dedication to his family, community, and country. We will 
always remember Dr. Kott's contributions to our country, to our Nation, 
and to the city of Anaheim.

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