Recognizing Ocfa Chief Brian Fennessy

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy, who, after 8 years as chief, will be retiring.

While at Orange County Fire Authority, Chief Fennessy led the department through the COVID-19 pandemic and through the Bond, Silverado, and Blue Ridge fires. He was named by the Orange County Register as one of the most influential individuals in Orange County in 2020.

After his retirement, Chief Fennessy will now assume the director role in the newly created U.S. Wildland Fire Service.

Mr. Speaker, I thank Chief Fennessy for his commitment to keeping Orange County safe. He will be missed. I congratulate him on his retirement. recognizing anaheim police chief rick armendariz

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Anaheim Police Chief Rick Armendariz, who, after 30 years at Anaheim Police, will be retiring from law enforcement.

In 2019, Chief Armendariz joined the Anaheim Police Department. During his time as chief, Chief Armendariz championed community engagement, worked with local schools, and pushed to improve conditions and resources for Anaheim's homeless population.

Mr. Speaker, I thank Chief Armendariz for keeping our community safe, and I congratulate him on his well-earned retirement. honoring james t. poston

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor James ``Jamie'' T. Poston, a proud American and Vietnam combat veteran who has dedicated his life to serving our great country.

Jamie entered the United States Army in 1966, deploying to Vietnam as a Mustang crew chief.

Today, at 80 years young, Jamie remains a pillar of support for our local veterans. Every Thursday, he volunteers at the military diversion court in Santa Ana. He attends bimonthly veteran treatment court meetings, and he drives fellow veterans to recovery groups. He makes sure that no one walks their journey alone.

Jamie Poston represents the very best of our veterans and Vietnam war veterans--courage in war, compassion in peace, and service that never ends.

recognizing 75th anniversary of orange county water district

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the 75th anniversary of the Municipal Water District of Orange County. For 75 years, MWDOC has been our county's water supplier.

In Orange County, they have been critical to delivering emergency preparedness, water use efficiency, and public education. From working with local Scout groups to supporting investments in our future water supply reliability, MWDOC has truly impacted every life in Orange County.

Mr. Speaker, I congratulate MWDOC on its 75th anniversary. recognizing le dinh luong

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Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the birthday of Vietnamese human rights defender Le Dinh Luong. Mr. Le is a peaceful activist and a prisoner of conscience.

In 2018, he was persecuted for campaigning for compensation for Vietnamese fishermen affected by the Formosa environmental disaster. Mr. Le is not the first Vietnamese individual to be persecuted by the Vietnamese Government for speaking in support of the victims of the Formosa environmental disaster.

I am committed, Mr. Speaker, to working with the State Department to work with the Vietnamese Government for an end to Mr. Le's solitary confinement, to allow him to practice his religion in prison, to allow him to receive appropriate medical care, and, finally, to consider his early release.

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