[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                     MOURNING THE LOSS OF NANCY ODA

  (Ms. Rivas of California was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Ms. RIVAS. Mr. Speaker, the San Fernando Valley mourns the loss of 
Nancy Oda.
  Nancy was born in the Tule Lake Segregation Center during World War 
II, where her family was persecuted for their Japanese heritage. Her 
family's hope was that she would bring harmony into the world and 
overcome the challenges and discrimination they were facing at the 
time.
  Nancy did what she could to bring that harmony by choosing a life of 
service to her community. She spent 32 years with the L.A. Unified 
School District, first as a teacher, then retiring as an elementary 
school principal.
  Nancy's work didn't stop in the classroom. She served as president of 
the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center and the Tuna 
Canyon Detention Station Coalition, where she worked tirelessly to 
preserve the history of Japanese-American incarceration and ensure that 
future generations would understand its impact.
  Nancy believed that preserving history was not simply about 
remembering the past; it was about protecting the future. She used her 
voice to advocate for immigrant communities and ensure that they can 
live their lives with dignity.
  Nancy will be remembered for her commitment to education, her 
devotion to community, and her unwavering belief in justice throughout 
the San Fernando Valley. Her memory will live on through the students 
whom she taught, the history she preserved, and the communities she 
strengthened.
  We were all fortunate to have met Nancy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask for a moment of silence in her honor.


          Celebrating the Life and Service of Salvador Torres

  Ms. RIVAS. Mr. Speaker, today, we celebrate the life and service of 
Salvador Torres from Pacoima.
  Salvador was born and raised in Pacoima with his 12 siblings. After 
serving our country in Vietnam, Salvador came back to the valley where 
he worked at General Motors as a line worker to support his wife and 
three children, Marco, Fabiola, and Flor.
  According to Marco, Salvador's love and kindness can be seen and felt 
in everyone that he knew. Salvador was able to form a bond with anyone, 
whether it be over stories from military service or their shared love 
of the L.A. Dodgers. This was evident at his memorial service, where 
over 400 people attended to pay their respects and celebrate a beloved 
neighbor, veteran, and leader.
  Salvador's legacy lives on in his family, friends, and the community 
that he loved so dearly. He will be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask for a moment of silence in honor of Salvador.

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