In recognition of the congresswoman's longstanding advocacy on behalf of community health care clinics and the uninsured, the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, on behalf of the National Association of Community Health Centers, presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its 2008 Distinguished Community Health Defender Award for her "commitment to strengthen and preserve access to quality health care for America's medically underserved." The national organization ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caleb Shifflet, a Downey High School senior, to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. "I am extremely proud of Caleb. He is an exceptional young man who earned admission to one of our nation's most prestigious service academies through his hard work, commitment and leadership abilities. He successfully completed a very competitive application process that included a review of his potential for leadershi... Read more

For the second year in a row, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) honored Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) for her commitment to the Latino business community. The chamber’s proclamation recognizes the congresswoman for her “common bond and strong commitment to the growth of Hispanic entrepreneurship” and her active participation “in diversity initiatives that encourage increased opportunities for Hispanics in the area of business.” In addition to serving as USHCC’s... Read more

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Computer Using Educators (CUE, Inc.) is proud to honor Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard of California's 34th District as the CUE 2008 Legislator of the Year for her sustained and extraordinary efforts to promote the educational use of technology to advance student achievement. Representative Roybal-Allard is passionate about preparing students for the future. "Technology plays an absolutely critical role in preparing our children for the challenges of the 21st Century,” Congresswoman Lucille ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets Jon Betthauser (shown second on left), the new executive director of the Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center, which is scheduled to open in Downey later this year. Mr. Betthauser, who started the position in early March, previously served as a consultant to the city on the project. He has worked on museum and exhibit centers for some 30 years. Mr. Betthauser was joined by Downey Councilman Mario Guerra (District 2) (pictured left) and... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard meets with representatives of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) to discuss the importance of passing a variety of initiatives impacting the Latino community, including universal health care coverage, the American Dream Act, job protections for immigrant agricultural workers and federal support for LULAC’s educational centers. The Dream Act (HR 1275), which the congresswoman co-authored along with Congressman Howard Berman (CA-28) and Congres... Read more

The League of United Latin American Citizens honors Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its 2008 LULAC President’s Award at its 11th Annual National Legislative Awards Gala held at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C. LULAC National President Rosa Rosales (pictured on right) and Angel Luevano, LULAC’s National V.P. for Far West (pictured on left) presented the congresswoman (pictured center) with the award. During the presentation, Rosa Rosales said, “I am delighted to help recogni... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) (shown second on right) visits with nine-year-old Mikayla and her parents, Michael and Janet Minnig of Downey, who visited our nation’s capital to thank the congresswoman for supporting the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Care Act. Among other things, the measure would strengthen arthritis public health initiatives that would allow more people to be diagnosed early and avoid pain and permanent disability. A 4th grade student at Trinity Christian Scho... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard participated as a guest speaker in the program for the Healthy Family: Happy Child (Familia Saludable: Niño Feliz) community health fair, which took place at the AltaMed Clinic at 3945 Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles, located in the 34th Congressional District. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard encouraged the parents in attendance to take advantage of the free health screenings that were offered at the health fair and thanked them for their commitment to crea... Read more