The East Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce honored Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) for her leadership in the community at a ceremony held at Stevens Steak and Seafood House. Pictured in the photo, Chamber President Eddie Torres, Jr. presents the recognition award to the congresswoman, which reads: “Our Business Community Hereby Recognizes And Applauds You For The Many Years of Dedication and Determination To The East Los Angeles Community, Especially In The Areas of Economic Developmen... Read more

This Veterans Day, I join our community and the nation in observance of this patriotic day of tribute to remember and thank all of our men and women in uniform, past and present, who have bravely served and protected our country. To honor their contributions, I am proud Congress took significant steps in recent months to provide our 23.8 million veterans with additional services and benefits. On June 30, the new GI Bill of the 21st Century was signed into law. This legislation provides our soldi... Read more

At a ceremony marking the U.S. Marine Corps’ 233rd Birthday at the American Legion Eugene Obregon Post #804, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) paid tribute to our men and women in uniform and presented Certificates of Special Recognition to the event organizers. -- ### -- Read more

During the City of Huntington Park’s third annual Veterans Day ceremony at Freedom Park, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined local elected officials and area residents in paying tribute to our nation’s veterans. The congresswoman made the following remarks, after which she handed yellow roses to the family of the late Army Sgt. Andres Contreras of Huntington Park, who was killed in 2006 in the line of duty while serving in Iraq. “Thank you Mayor Elba Guerrero for inviting me here ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard attended the 50th Anniversary Gala of Bishop Mora Salesian High School and presented Principal Samuel Robles with a commemorative United States flag that was flown over the nation's U.S. Capitol Building in honor of the school’s anniversary. During the congresswoman’s remarks, she said: “The Salesian education program gives our youth the critical academic foundation so badly needed for our youth to successfully assume their roles as future leaders of our count... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) updated members of the downtown business community about ongoing efforts to revitalize our nation’s economy as well as the Downtown area at the Central City Association's Executive Committee meeting. The meeting was held at The Colburn School, which is a performing arts and music school in Downtown Los Angeles. Established in 1924 as an advocacy organization for businesses, the Central City Association represents more than 450 member businesses and org... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition to Councilman George Cole commemorating his 24 years of service as member of Bell City Council, including four terms as mayor, at a ceremony held at the Bell Community Center. “I am pleased to be here tonight to celebrate the notable career of someone I consider a good friend, Councilman George Cole,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “For over 24 years, George has demonstrated his commitment to the ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) attended the Association of Black Women Physicians’ (ABWP) Annual Scholarship Benefit where she presented Dr. Geraldine Branch with a certificate of Congressional Recognition in honor of her lifetime of distinguished service. Dr. Branch was the second African-American female physician in Los Angeles and is a founding member of the ABWP. The event generated resources to support ABWP’s scholarship program for African-American female medical students and ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard hosted a free Children and Youth Services Grants Workshop to provide local non-profit organizations and municipalities with assistance in obtaining grant application materials and the latest information on how to prepare grant proposals. Located at Ross Hall at the Bell Gardens Veterans Park on Loveland Street, grantors were on hand to explain what they look for and to provide technical assistance on grant writing. The agencies that provided assistance at the ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulated Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina (1st District) for being honored with the El Angel Award by the California Latino Caucus Institute (CLCI) at their 2008 El Angel Awards Gala held at the Petersen Auto Museum. In her remarks, Congresswoman Roybal-Allard said the supervisor is “a role model for many women from all walks of life … A leader who on her journey of service has been committed to empowering Latinas.” The congresswoman co... Read more