[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 132 (Thursday, August 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    RECOGNIZING MONICA GARCIA FOR HER SERVICE TO CALIFORNIA'S 46TH 
                         CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, August 13, 2026

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions of 
Monica Garcia to California's 46th Congressional District.
  Monica Garcia is a native of the 46th Congressional District and a 
former team member of our Congressional District Office. Monica 
attended Valencia High School and graduated from Humboldt State 
University.
  Monica began her federal work with the Office of Congressman Lou 
Correa in February of 2022. She joined as a Congressional Caseworker 
overseeing and maintaining relationships with the federal agencies 
including the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, 
Postal Service, Small Business Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, and Department of Education. Through her diligent work and 
commitment to constituents she oversaw the return of $20.4 million back 
to the district and directly to constituents and small businesses.
  Monica also oversaw the citizenship fair events that provided the 
opportunity for constituents to receive guidance on filing out the N-
400 through the assistance of community volunteers and organizations. 
She maintained and developed strategic partnerships with community 
organizations such as Catholic Charities, Public Law Center, and the 
Council on American-Islamic Relations to make these citizenship fairs a 
reality in the district.
  Monica married her college sweetheart Gabriel Viramontes on October 
20, 2025 in Las Vegas. Monica is moving on to work with the Elsinore 
Valley Municipal Water District. I wish her the best of luck and 
success on her next venture.

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