[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 150 (Wednesday, September 25, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING DR. SUSAN HEREDIA
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
California (Mr. Bera) for 5 minutes.
Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Susan Heredia for
her service to the Natomas Unified School District and the greater
Sacramento community.
For nearly a quarter century, Dr. Heredia has worked tirelessly to
ensure every Natomas student has access to the opportunities they
deserve.
Dr. Heredia began her journey as a bilingual teacher, and her
commitment to diversity and inclusion has been a constant throughout
her career. As a member of the Natomas school board since 2000 and in
her roles at UC Davis and Sacramento State, she has helped shape the
education of thousands of students. Her leadership in bilingual and
multicultural education has left a lasting impact on our community.
Beyond Natomas, Dr. Heredia has played a critical role on the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and as a leader with the
California School Board Association where she has been a strong
advocate for improving educational access, opportunities, and outcomes
for all students.
As Dr. Heredia steps into a well-deserved retirement, we celebrate
not just her decades of service but the countless lives she has touched
along the way.
We thank her for her tireless work and unwavering commitment to the
students and families of Natomas and our great State. I wish her all
the best in her retirement and know her impact will be felt in our
community for years to come.
100th Anniversary of the Rio Linda Grange
Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the
100th anniversary of the Rio Linda Grange No. 403, a cornerstone of
community life in Sacramento since 1924.
For a century, the Rio Linda Grange has been a beacon of civic
engagement and community spirit, embodying the Grange's tradition of
being unspotted from the world while making significant contributions
to the well-being of Rio Linda and Elverta.
From the early days of installing the iconic Rio Linda arches to
their ongoing efforts in education, infrastructure, and community
support, the Grange has tirelessly worked to improve the lives of local
residents.
They have championed causes that led to the establishment of critical
infrastructure such as supporting the formation of reliable utility
services, advocating for safer rail crossings, and petitioning for
better street lighting.
The Grange's influence is deeply woven into the fabric of the
community from offering practical workshops on homesteading and fruit
preservation to serving as a gathering place for shared learning and
support.
As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, I am proud to honor the
Rio Linda Grange for its enduring commitment to the community and its
significant contributions to the social and civic fabric of Sacramento
County. Their legacy of service continues to inspire and uplift all who
have been touched by their work.
Honoring Bill Camp
Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of one of my
good friends, Mr. Bill Camp. He passed this week, and it is with heavy
hearts that those of us in Sacramento who got to work with Bill
celebrate and remember his extraordinary life.
I first met Bill about 20 years ago through the American Leadership
Forum and got to know Bill's life of service. He was an unsung hero.
This was a gentleman who rose up in the civil rights movement in
Mississippi and worked tirelessly to give a voice to those that had no
voice.
In the words of our former colleague, John Lewis, Bill embodied that
spirit of showing up, of standing up, and of speaking up.
He came to Sacramento in the early sixties and became one of our
labor leaders. He really did fight tirelessly.
We weren't always on the same side of each issue, we had our
disagreements, but Bill showed up and stood up for those that didn't
have any voice.
Thank you, Bill, for a lifetime of service. Rest in power, brother
Bill. Your fight lives on in all of us.
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