[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY WILDFIRES

  (Ms. SANCHEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize all of the 
residents of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas who have been 
affected by these disastrous wildfires.
  My district is indeed lucky that we have not been directly affected, 
but our neighbors are hurting badly. Families have lost their 
livelihoods, their homes, and their communities.
  I am proud to honor these organizations in my own district who have 
reached out a helping hand in these difficult times. Firefighters, 
small business owners, hotels, and social service workers from 
California's 38th District have volunteered their time and services to 
those in need.
  I am honored to represent such a caring community. During tragedies 
like these, we truly see the best of humanity. I hope my colleagues on 
the other side of the aisle can learn from these folks in my district 
who are providing relief unconditionally to their friends and 
neighbors. Congress should do the same.

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