[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 124 (Monday, July 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING ANDRES OLMEDO

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 21, 2025

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Andres 
Olmedo, a leader and public servant who has been named California's 4th 
Congressional District 2025 American Dream Award Recipient for Yolo 
County. This award recognizes the achievements of immigrants in our 
district who have made remarkable contributions to our communities in 
the areas of Arts and Culture, Professional Achievement, 
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, or Community Service.
  Mr. Olmedo was born in Jocotepec, Jalisco, Mexico to Andres and 
Concha Olmedo. Mr. Olmedo and his wife Carolina are the proud parents 
of Andres, Alexis Andrea, and Johan Adrian, and the proud grandparents 
of Nicholas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a master's 
degree in Sports Science and Recreation.
  In 1998, Mr. Olmedo started his teaching career instructing 
elementary, middle, and high school students in the Woodland Joint 
Unified District. Since then, he has served as an AP World Language 
Teacher, Girls Varsity Head Soccer Coach, and Boys Junior Varsity 
Soccer Coach at Woodland High School. He is also the founder and head 
coach of Woodland Community College Soccer and serves as a college 
advisor for Davis Legacy Soccer Club.
  Mr. Olmedo has led his various soccer teams to local, regional, and 
state championships. He has helped countless student-athletes receive 
soccer scholarships to schools like UCLA and Stanford. Even more 
impressive, his World Language students have more than a 90 percent 
pass rate on their AP Exam. Under Mr. Olmedo's leadership, 9 out of 
every 10 of his students earns a high enough score on this very 
rigorous test that qualifies them for college credit.
  Around our district, Mr. Olmedo is known for his constant mentorship 
and dedication to his students and players. He is always looking for 
ways to help students and athletes alike reach their goals, whatever 
they may be. For his work, Mr. Olmedo was recognized as this year's 
American Dream Award for Yolo county.
  Mr. Speaker, it is fitting and proper that we honor Andres Olmedo for 
his service, leadership, and dedication to California's Fourth 
District.

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