[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 1, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF RAUL GRIJALVA

  (Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life 
of the man I knew as Raul, our dearest, fiercest, dedicated Chairman 
Grijalva. My heart is breaking over the loss of his voice in Congress.
  The love he had for our planet was as deep as the Grand Canyon he 
helped protect. His commitment to those who needed it most was 
inexhaustible. He encouraged me to chair the Subcommittee on Indian and 
Insular Affairs, and his commitment to Native Americans meant we passed 
dozens of bipartisan bills on this floor.
  We legislated together, we protested together, and we laughed 
together. His spirit will continue to guide my work and that of 
environmentalists, activists, Latinos, Native Americans, and people who 
love this beautiful place we call home.
  ``May he rest in peace with the love of a grateful people.'' ``Que 
descanses en paz con el amor de un pueblo agradecido.''

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