Press Releases
February 3, 2004
Los Angeles - The following is Congresswoman Linda Sánchez’ (CA-39) statement on the Immigration and Naturalization bills before the 108th Congress. Her District Director Bill Grady read this statement at the Asian Pacific American Legal Center event today. The Congresswoman was in Washington, DC for votes.
January 30, 2004
Paramount - Working to bring educational opportunities and resources to the City of Paramount, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) secured 0,000 in the FY 2003 Omnibus Appropriations Bill to fund two Paramount Educational Partnership (PEP) Community Resource Centers. On January 31st, Sánchez attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the first facility.
January 30, 2004
La Mirada - Working to ensure our veterans receive the recognition and honor they so deserve, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez presented service medals to Richard Alvarez and Richard Mariot, at the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 9148 in La Mirada on Friday night. Both men served our country in the Vietnam War and now reside in the city of Whittier.
January 22, 2004
Washington, DC - “I agree with President Bush - America is a society built by immigrants and they are critical to our economy, communities, and society. Tonight, I was looking for the President to go beyond the rhetoric and outline a real path to citizenship for the 8 million immigrants who work hard, pay taxes, and strive to become part of the American dream.
January 22, 2004
Lakewood - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez awarded the Congressional Silver Medal for Volunteer Public Service, to Lakewood student Theresa Deister. Congress established the Congressional Awards program in 1979 to recognize initiative, achievement and service in young people.
December 12, 2003
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez and Congressman Jack Quinn (R-NY) today announced the introduction of the "Bullying Prevention for School Safety and Crime Reduction Act of 2003,” H.R. 3692, a bi-partisan bill to help stop bullying in our schools.
November 20, 2003
FLORENCE-GRAHAM - On Saturday, November 15th 2003, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez welcomed area residents to the Roosevelt Park Recreation Center for a Cancer Awareness Fair.
November 18, 2003
PARAMOUNT - Working to make college an achievable goal for every student, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez hosted “Thinking Ahead to College” on Saturday, November 15th 2003. 165 middle school students and parents from the Lynwood, Paramount and South Gate areas attended the program, where they received information and resources they need to succeed at the college level.
October 21, 2003
Lynwood - Working to attract new businesses and jobs to Lynwood, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today hailed the awarding of a $948,100 federal grant to the non-profit Economic Resource Corporation business park in Lynwood. The funds will go towards the installation of a state-of-the-art, broadband computer network. The funding will be administered through the U.S.
October 16, 2003
LYNWOOD - Working to provide children and parents with the resources to keep their schools safe and productive, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez hosted a Back to School Fair in Lynwood. Held at the City Park, the fair offered an opportunity for parents to receive important information that they can use to help children stay safe in school and make healthy choices in life.