[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 138 (Friday, September 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING ASSEMBLYMAN DEVON MATHIS

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2024

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Assemblyman Devon 
Mathis for his dedicated service to the Central Valley and to 
congratulate him on his retirement from the California State Assembly 
representing the 33rd District. Mr. Mathis has devoted his entire 
career to public service, beginning with 12 years of honorable military 
service. He completed two combat tours in Iraq. During his deployment, 
Mr. Mathis was seriously injured in a roadside bomb, for which he 
received two medals and a Purple Heart in recognition of his bravery 
and sacrifice.
  After returning home, Mr. Mathis received an associate's degree in 
social sciences from Porterville College and then a Bachelor of Arts in 
Public Administration from Fresno State University. In 2014, Mr. Mathis 
was elected to the California State Assembly, representing the 26th 
District. Over the course of his legislative career, Assemblyman Mathis 
has built a reputation as a representative with deep roots in the 
community. He has been a steadfast advocate for the issues that matter 
most to his constituents, working to address critical issues such as 
reliable water access and supporting the agricultural sector. His 
belief in bipartisan cooperation has been at the service of all 
Californians.
  Throughout his time in the State Assembly, Assemblyman Mathis has 
continually demonstrated his commitment to the success and well-being 
of all his constituents. Assemblyman Mathis' years of public service 
serves as a true testament to his character and leadership abilities. I 
am confident the impact he has left on the Central Valley will be felt 
by generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in thanking Assemblyman Mathis for his many years of service to 
the Central Valley and wishing him the best in his future endeavors.

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