    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H843]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                             FAREWELL TO KELVIN LUM

      The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
    California (Mr. Bera) for 5 minutes.
      Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, it is both an honor and a bittersweet moment
    for me today as my office bids farewell to someone who has been a
    cornerstone of Team Bera since my first year in office in 2013.
      When Kelvin Lum first walked in through the doors as an intern, no
    one could have predicted the tremendous impact that he would have not
    just on our office, but on the lives of the people who we serve.
      Over his tenure, Kelvin has been instrumental in securing funding for
    numerous projects that have improved the lives of Sacramento County
    residents. From forging relationships with community partners, to
    working behind the scenes to ensure that Federal resources reach those
    who need it the most, Kelvin has played a vital role in making these
    projects a reality.
      His leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact on our
    community, from strengthening our infrastructure and expanding public
    safety initiatives, to driving economic development that has lifted up
    families and businesses alike.
      Kelvin has set an example for all of us of what it means to lead with
    integrity, to work with passion, and to always put the people who we
    serve at the heart of what we do.
      Beyond his official duties, Kelvin is a mentor and a friend to
    everyone on our team and across the Halls of Congress.
      While we will all miss Kelvin in our office, I know that the work he
    has done here will continue to have a lasting impact. His legacy is
    woven into every bill we have passed, every amendment we have
    introduced, and every constituent we have helped.
      That said, Kelvin will continue to be in service of others as the
    director of Federal policy at Stop AAPI Hate, a nonprofit that fights
    discrimination against the AANHPI community. I have no doubt that he
    will bring the same dedication and passion to this role as he has in
    our office.
      Perhaps Kelvin's greatest accomplishment was meeting his future wife,
    Nisha, in our office. It is our hope that Kelvin soon will add to the
    next generation of Team Bera. We wish Kelvin and Nisha the best in this
    next endeavor.
      Please join me in thanking Kelvin for his service to our community
    and our great Nation as we send him off with our heartfelt thanks and
    appreciation.

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