Bill > HRes966

This resolution recognizes the remarkable achievements of California State Senator Monique Limón, highlighting her historic role as the first Latina and first mother to serve as President Pro Tempore (a leadership position in the state senate) in the California State Senate. The resolution traces her background as the daughter of Mexican immigrants and a first-generation college graduate who emerged from the California public school system, becoming an educator for over 14 years before entering public service. It details her political journey, including serving on the Santa Barbara Unified School Board, representing Assembly District 27, and then becoming a state senator for District 19 and later District 21. Throughout her career, Senator Limón has championed working families' interests, serving on key committees like Natural Resources and Water and Banking and Finance, and authoring legislation supporting pay equity, preventing medical debt impacts, and assisting child care providers. The resolution officially recognizes her admirable contributions, appreciates her dedicated service to California, and congratulates her on becoming the first Latina President Pro Tempore in the California State Senate, with a celebratory swearing-in ceremony planned for January 5, 2026.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/966/all-info