[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 1, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





           HONORING THE LIFE OF REPRESENTATIVE RAUL GRIJALVA

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                               speech of

                     HON. ROBERT C. ``BOBBY'' SCOTT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2025

  Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend 
and colleague, Raul Grijalva.
  We served together in this body for over 20 years. And we sat next to 
each other for many years on the Committee on Education and Workforce. 
I could always rely on him for a sense of optimism and humor while in 
the midst of some of the toughest legislative fights.
  In addition to being a proficient and talented doodler, he was a 
champion for his constituents. And as the former Chairman on the House 
Natural Resources Committee, he fought for environmental justice for 
all. He was a fierce defender of unions and civil rights in the 
workplace. He was powerful advocate for universal education and child 
nutrition, and he also pushed to expand funding to support English as a 
Second Language (ESL) programs and students with disabilities.
  I know I speak for many when I say he will be sorely missed in this 
chamber. I send my deepest condolences to his family, staff and 
everyone impacted by his loss.

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