[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 144 (Tuesday, September 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING ASCOT HILLS CHALLENGE 5K RUN/WALK 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2024

  Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor the Ascot 
Hills Challenge 5K Run/Walk for their 10 years of organizing a 3.1-mile 
trail course in Northeast Los Angeles.
  Founded by Troy Carbajal, Marleen Fonseca, and David Sifuentes, 
residents of El Sereno in California's 34th Congressional District, the 
Ascot Hills Challenge 5K Run/Walk has donated event proceeds to support 
the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) fire academy magnet school 
program as well as the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) student 
police cadet program at Woodrow Wilson High School since 2014.
  Both the LAFD fire academy magnet school program and the LAPD student 
police cadet program offer a rigorous and disciplined curriculum 
developed for young men and women expressing an interest in a public 
service career.
  Additionally, a portion of the proceeds also goes to assist with the 
efforts to protect, beautify, and maintain Ascot Hills Park for its 
continual community use.
  This annual event not only connects residents with valuable resources 
and organizations in the community, but also serves to encourage youth 
to exercise and participate in public service.
  With limited green space in Northeast Los Angeles, we are grateful to 
have leaders like Troy, Marleen, and David who ensure that Angelenos 
get to experience the green spaces in Los Angeles through events like 
the Ascot Hills Challenge 5K Run/Walk.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating this 
milestone for the Ascot Hills Challenge 5K Run/Walk, and I look forward 
to seeing all that they do in the next 10 years and beyond.

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