[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         HONORING OSCAR ROBLES

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Oscar 
Robles for his contributions to the Community Health Initiative and to 
our community.
  For the last nine years, Oscar has served on the Community Health 
Initiative (CHI) board. He had dedicated his time and efforts to CHI as 
part of an extraordinary team that breaks down barriers, making sure 
our most vulnerable neighbors, from children and families to older 
adults, have access to health coverage, and to the care that they need 
to live a healthy life.
  Oscar has played an important role in keeping our community healthy 
by providing financial guidance and business advice that has enabled 
CHI to assist more than 27,000 people across Napa and Solano counties 
to access affordable health coverage through Medi-Cal, Medicare, and 
Covered California. Oscar serves as the Senior Financial Advisor and 
Resident Director of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
  Born in Juarez, Mexico, Oscar moved to Hollister, California with his 
mother when he was a child. When his dad joined them, he opened a truck 
repair shop where Oscar learned the value of building financial skills 
as he worked alongside his dad. Later, Oscar was the first in his 
family to attend college and graduated from San Francisco State 
University with bachelor's degrees in cinema and anthropology.
  His passion for finance was ignited by one of his first managers 
after college. Oscar used his knowledge and experience to teach our 
community members about financial literacy, helping individuals who may 
not have had other resources learn how to understand taxes, grow a 
business, or create a financial safety net.
  Oscar also has a place in his heart for serving others as 
demonstrated through his volunteer efforts. This includes having served 
on the board of the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and 
Advancement, the oldest and largest Bank of America Employee Network, 
welcoming incoming Latino transfer students at Santa Clara State 
University, and his service with the Hispanic Bar Association, and the 
Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Association. As a board member and 
past president of CHI, Oscar has been instrumental in guiding the 
organization in its growth and financial stability.
  Mr. Speaker, Oscar Robles has done incredible work for the Community 
Health Initiative and for our community. It is with great honor and 
deep appreciation that we recognize his invaluable contributions here 
today.

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