| Teacher Appreciation Week |
May 10, 2012 |
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Jim Costa, D-CA
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"In the San Joaquin Valley and nationwide, teachers of America meet the challenges in the classroom with grace and grit every day. As we recognize these teachers throughout our country, we thank you for what you do every week of the school year."
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| A Tribute To The Life Of Judge Robert M. Falasco |
April 27, 2012 |
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Jim Costa, D-CA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my colleague Mr. Cardoza to honor the life and service of Judge Robert M. Falasco who passed away on March 30, 2012 at the age of 89. Judge Falasco was a true community treasure who served as a mentor, respected leader, and loyal friend. He touched the lives of many in the San Joaquin Valley. His legacy will live on through the numerous contributions he made to Central California, as well as his commitment to justice, fairness, and the law."
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| Western Caucus On Jobs |
April 24, 2012 |
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Steven Pearce, R-NM
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"Senator Hatch is going to introduce this week the West Act, which is a combined 10 bills that we have previously sent from the House of Representatives that are sitting dormant drawing dust in the Senate, and so he is going to lump them together and push them out. Those are a part of our “Jobs Frontier Report.” And those acts do things like H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act, that’s by Representative Hastings; H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act by, again, Mr. Hastings; H.R. 1231, Reversing President Obama’s Offshore Moratorium Act; H.R. 2021, the Jobs and Energy Permitting Act, and that’s by Mr. Gardner from Colorado; H.R. 1837, the San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act by Mr. Nunes of California; H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act by Mr. Gibbs; H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Prevention Act by Ms. Noem; and, finally, H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act by Mr. Upton."
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| Tribute To Pete P. Peters |
March 22, 2012 |
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Jim Costa, D-CA
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"Upon his retirement in 1989, Mr. Peters immersed himself in our community and was active in a number of organizations. He oversaw the Leon S. Peters Foundation and served as chairman of the Pete P. Peters Foundation. While he did not have the opportunity to go to college, Mr. Peters was an ardent advocate for higher education and felt it was necessary for young Americans have the opportunity to go to college, regardless of their financial circumstances. As a result, he was an enthusiastic supporter of colleges and universities in the San Joaquin Valley, including: California State University, Fresno (CSU Fresno), Fresno City College, and Reedley College."
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| Recognizing The Outstanding Service Of Mr. Stewart A. Resnick |
March 5, 2012 |
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Jim Costa, D-CA
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"Mr. Resnick’s commitment to philanthropy is truly telling of his character—reliable, generous, and compassionate. He has truly been a champion for the San Joaquin Valley and its residents. His contributions to California’s heartland and our nation truly reflect the best of what America has to offer."
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