[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            HONORING NHAN LE

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                            HON. JUAN VARGAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 19, 2025

  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nhan Le as our 
Constituent of the Month for his work at Outdoor Outreach.
  Outdoor Outreach is a local nonprofit that connects young people to 
the transformative power of the outdoors. The organization provides 
opportunities for students to access parks and beaches, teaches them to 
bike, surf, rock climb, kayak, hike and more, and connects them with 
peers and mentors who believe in their potential.
  Nhan first encountered Outdoor Outreach as a student at Hoover High. 
As an Outdoor Outreach participant, he learned how to mountain bike, 
completed a five-day backpacking trip in the Eastern Sierras, and 
gained valuable life skills.
  Nhan was inspired by his experience with Outdoor Outreach and decided 
to apply for their Leadership Program. He completed 300 hours of 
instruction and is now a Youth Programs Assistant. In this role, Nhan 
has the opportunity to show students the power of the outdoors and 
provide the same outstanding mentorship he once received.
  Nhan works hard every day to give back. As an immigrant from Vietnam 
who overcame hardship, he is now a role model for so many students and 
a strong advocate for improved access to outdoor spaces.
  Nhan's efforts have made our communities a better place, increasing 
chances for people to explore, grow, and find themselves, and I am 
honored to recognize him.

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