[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5477-5478]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN MEMORY OF SERGIO KLOR DeALVA

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2016

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sergio Klor 
DeAlva. Members take the floor more regularly than we would like, to 
speak to the value of our friends, mentors and constituents who have 
left us in this life. But it is always more difficult when we speak of 
members of our family. Sergio was a member of the Farr family who was 
taken from us in a tragic car accident late Monday night.
  Sergio served as an intern in my office. He was such a unique spirit. 
Engaging, kind and ever helpful. One of our staff fondly remembers 
watching Sergio engage with my constituents on tours and in the office 
and enjoying the smile and sense of humor he brought to every 
situation.
  Upon leaving us, he returned to UC Santa Cruz where he ran for and 
won a place on the student council. He later would volunteer his time 
as a part of the campaign team of our

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colleague, Mike Honda. At 24, he had amassed a resume that spoke to the 
dedication and passion he had for civil service in whatever community 
he found himself. I was and continue to be impressed with this young 
man's ambition. His future would have undoubtedly been one of public 
service. We need more men and women like Sergio.
  Upon leaving my office, interns are asked to participate in an exit 
interview. In this interview, the very last question asks if there is 
anything we should be left with. Sergio answered this question in the 
form of a self composed poem.
  Mr. Speaker, I close with a quote from my young intern.
  ``I cannot tell the future
  but I can see mine here
  But until that day
  Know
  that I will miss this place.''
  Rest assured, Sergio, this place will miss you too.

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