[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 110 (Thursday, June 26, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING ALLY CASTANEDA

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                            HON. JUAN VARGAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2025

  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary 
public servant, Ally Castaneda, who is departing my office and 
Washington, D.C. for a new role.
  Ally has been an outstanding member of my team since 2022. She began 
her work as a Legislative Correspondent before becoming a Legislative 
Assistant, and then a Senior Legislative Assistant.
  In every role, Ally was the ultimate professional and went above and 
beyond. This job gives us all an incredible opportunity to better 
people's lives, and Ally embraced this ideal, She worked hard every day 
to serve the people of California's 52nd Congressional District.
  Ally led critical pieces of legislation, including the Border Water 
Quality Restoration and Protection Act, and helped secure essential 
funding for our district. In part because of her tireless advocacy, our 
San Diego Congressional delegation has been able to secure millions of 
dollars in funding to address cross-border pollution. For instance, 
last year Ally worked with staff for the San Diego delegation to 
successfully advocate for funding to support environmental 
infrastructure in the Tijuana River Valley Watershed to be included in 
the Water Resources Development Act.
  It is impossible to interact with Ally and not be impressed with her 
encyclopedic policy knowledge, attention to detail, and thoroughness. 
She was always a trusted voice.
  On a personal level, Ally is kind, principled, funny, and generous. 
She cares about the people she works with and the constituents she 
served in California's 52nd Congressional District. She will be greatly 
missed in our office.
  I thank Ally for her work, both past and future. We're always rooting 
for her.

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