[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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