[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 26 (Friday, February 7, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         HONORING LINDA SARATE

  (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
and legacy of Linda Sarate, who passed away on Monday, February 3.
  From a young age, Linda displayed incredible strength and courage, 
being diagnosed with polio at just 1 year old.
  Despite this, her determination allowed her to walk by her preteen 
years and, in addition, became a camp counselor. This was an experience 
where she served as a role model for young people, offering them a 
supportive environment in which to grow.
  It is that same determination that guided Linda throughout her life. 
Linda went on to join the AmeriCorps program and earned a certification 
in bilingual medical terminology. She dedicated herself to her 
community by serving on the local school council and becoming a board 
member for two organizations.
  One of Linda's proudest achievements was her activism on behalf of 
Little Village High School, where she was one of the parents and 
grandparents who staged a 19-day hunger strike demanding the 
construction of the school that had been promised to the community, but 
not funded or constructed.
  Linda embodied the power of courage and resilience. Her life is a 
testament to what can be achieved when one is driven by strength and 
conviction. May she rest in peace.

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