In Memory of Albert R. Peraza

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Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Albert R. Peraza. Mr. Peraza was my constituent and a prominent member of the community, whose passion in life service to the Anaheim community. His work in education impacted countless lives. On behalf of the community, I wish to thank him for his contributions.

Mr. Peraza was born in 1933 in Jerome, Arizona. He began his professional career by receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Education at Northern Arizona University. After college, he moved to Anaheim, California and spent 19 years as an elementary school teacher. Furthering his own education, he received a master's degree in education from the California State University, Fullerton, and completed his post graduate work both in psychometry at California State University, Fullerton and in administration at Chapman University. He was subsequently hired by the La Habra City School District, where he served as an elementary school principle and Director of the Head Start Program for 15 years.

Mr. Peraza served as the Anaheim Planning Commissioner for nine years and on the Utility Board Commission for eight years. Mr. Peraza also dedicated himself to the Anaheim City School District, serving as a Member of School Board of Education for 13 years. Furthermore, he was also an active Member of Board of Directors of the Anaheim YMCA.

Mr. Peraza was loved by his family, friends and community. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Rachel. He leaves behind his daughters, Patricia Peraza and Kathleen Garcia, his son-in-law, Valentin Garcia, grandchildren Michelle (David) Scharfe, Andrew (Jessica) Garcia, Matthew Garcia, Amanda Garcia, and his great- grandchildren, Eli, Evangeline, Ezekiel, Ephraim Scharfe, and Benjamin Garcia.

I ask my colleagues to join me, in celebrating the successful life of Albert R. Peraza and honoring his decades of hard work for our community. May he rest in peace.

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