Recognizing Edilberto Canseco As My Constituent of the Month

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Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Oceanside resident and Vista Family Health Center Physician Assistant, Edilberto Canseco, for my October Constituent of the Month. Edilberto was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States in 1991 at the age of three. Growing up, Edilberto's family emphasized the value of hard work and the importance of serving others. Embodying the American Dream, Edilberto took these lessons and his passion for science and completed an Emergency Medical Technician School Program at Palomar College. He then obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cal State University San Marcos and graduated with a Master's in Medical Science from Stanford's School of Medicine Primary Care Program.

During his time at Palomar Community College, Edilberto participated in the school's dedicated program to inspire Latino students like himself, and he carried those lessons on throughout his life. Years later, Edilberto found himself in one of the most challenging times of his academic career as only one of three Latino students in a cohort of 50 working towards their Master's degree at Stanford. Despite the challenges, Edilberto persisted and used the lessons he learned from the support programs at Palomar College to be successful. Seeking to honor the values his parents instilled in him and pay the lessons learned forward, Edilberto dedicated his career to working within the Latino community and helping others.

Now in his fourth year at Vista Family Health Center as a Physician Associate in primary care, Edilberto tirelessly works on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. He sees himself in his patients and understands the hesitancy within the Latino community to get vaccinated, but he works diligently to promote vaccinations and provides each patient with high quality, culturally relevant, and linguistically appropriate care. As a dedicated member of his community, Edilberto is able to fulfill his passion of helping others and being a part of the solution amid the pandemic.

Following Hispanic Heritage Month, I am proud to continue lifting up Latino voices like Edilberto Canseco who contribute to our unique and diverse district. I'm so grateful for CA-49 residents who dedicate their lives to the betterment of our residents, especially during this pandemic, and I'm proud to honor Edilberto Canseco as my October Constituent of the Month.

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