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Washington, DC -- Working to promote public safety, ensure communities have the resources necessary to fight crime, and give local law enforcement the best tools possible, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) has secured a funding commitment for the Lakewood Sheriff Station’s modernization project. Sánchez got the project included in the Commerce, Justice, State Fiscal Year 2005 Appropriations bill, which passed the House Appropriations Committee today, and is expected to be passed in the U.S. House of Representatives shortly.

Washington, DC - Working to help protect the safety and security of our children, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today announced that she has secured a commitment to fund the Whittier Union High School District’s School Resource Officer program. Sánchez got the project included in the Commerce, Justice, State Fiscal Year 2005 Appropriations bill, which passed the House Appropriations Committee today, and is expected to be passed by the U.S. House of Representatives shortly.

Lynwood - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez recently met with the Acting Superintendent of the Lynwood Unified School District, Yvonne Contreras and spoke with 9th grade students at Lynwood 9 West High School.

Whittier -Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA -39th) today participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Whittier Public Library “Learning Village.” In February, Sánchez secured $300,000 to pay for this project in the FY 2003 Omnibus Appropriations bill.

“I am thrilled to have secured this funding for the Whittier Public Library and delighted to be a part of today’s ribbon cutting ceremony. The Learning Village will provide Whittier area children and families with access to knowledgeable staff, tutors, technology, and computer training,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez.

Washington, DC - “Envision this  an undocumented immigrant suffers severe abdominal pain and finds himself in the emergency room of the nearby hospital.

The first order of business for the emergency physician, or nurse, or whoever happens to be attending to this patient is NOT to ask them where it hurts and do a physical exam to see if their life is imminently in danger, but to ask their immigration status, and get a sworn statement to that effect.

Cerritos -- Working to recognize the artistic talents and creative spirit of California’s high school youth, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez will host her second annual 39th District Art Competition on Thursday, May 27th.

The competition is open to all high school students living in California’s 39th Congressional District and the winning art piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The 39th district winner and his/her parents will also be flown to Washington, D.C. in June for a national reception honoring each winner from across the country.

Whittier -- Working to promote community public safety, and the safety of Whittier law enforcement officers, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (39-CA) today announced that the Whittier Police Department will receive $18,264 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program. The partnership program provides up to 50% of funding for the purchase of bulletproof vests.

Congresswoman Sánchez is a sponsor of legislation that provides funding for the Federal Bulletproof Vest Program.

South Gate -- Working to promote community public safety, and the safety of South Gate law enforcement officers, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (39-CA) today announced that the South Gate Police Department will receive $24,325 from the U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program. The partnership program provides up to 50% funding for the purchase of bulletproof vests.

Congresswoman Sánchez is a sponsor of legislation that provides funding for the Federal Bulletproof Vest Grant Program.