COMMENDING CHARTER OAK HIGH SCHOOL CHEER AND STUNT TEAM

On 2026-06-09, Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA-31) delivered a floor speech titled "COMMENDING CHARTER OAK HIGH SCHOOL CHEER AND STUNT TEAM" in the House.

COMMENDING CHARTER OAK HIGH SCHOOL CHEER AND STUNT TEAM

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H4000] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMENDING CHARTER OAK HIGH SCHOOL CHEER AND STUNT TEAM (Mr. Cisneros of California was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the Charter Oak High School Cheer and STUNT Team for making history by becoming the first San Gabriel Valley school to win a CIF Southern Section STUNT cheer championship. Their hard work and dedication paid off. They should all be very proud of themselves for capturing the Division 2 title. Congratulations to Coach Ashley Garcia for all the time and energy she spent training these talented athletes. An additional shout-out to sophomore Juliette Ramirez for being the top power player and point earner and to senior Kaelynn Quezada who made a triumphant return from injury this season. She came back stronger than ever and scored 249 points in 265 rounds. I'm not really sure what that means, but it sounds incredible. Kaelynn was also named the Valle Vista League MVP, and that I do know is incredible. I congratulate her on that achievement. This was a remarkable season capped by historic victory. I am incredibly proud of the Charter Oak team, and I hope they enjoy their major win. Congratulating Edgewood Softball Team Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my congratulations to the Edgewood softball team for their impressive victory in the CIF Southern Section championship. Their teamwork, hard work, and devotion to the game paid off with this success, and they should be so proud of their achievements. A special shout-out to junior Alexis Hurtado for her amazing performance. She pitched a complete game, played great defense, and helped guide her team to victory. The entire team demonstrated dedication to athletic excellence and made our district proud with this impressive game. I congratulate them on their accomplishment. They earned it through their hard work and dedication. I wish them good luck in the CIF Southern Section playoffs. I will be rooting for them. Recognizing Pride Month Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Pride Month and celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of the LGBTQI+ community in California's 31st District and across the country. It was just over a decade ago that the Supreme Court announced their decision to affirm marriage equality as the law of the land. This historic step forward remains a landmark legal victory for LGBTQI+ Americans in the fight for equality, but today that fight continues. There is always more work to be done to make this country a more inclusive and welcoming place for all. This Pride Month is about coming together as a community to celebrate the freedom we all deserve because everyone deserves to love who they love and to live openly and authentically, without fear of discrimination. I also want to take a moment to reaffirm my commitment to fighting for trans equality. I will always defend their right to live as who they are. As a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus and an original cosponsor of the Equality Act, I am proud to champion their fight for equal justice, equal dignity, and equal rights. Happy Pride Month. {time} 1045 Gun Violence Awareness Month Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Gun Violence Awareness Month and to honor the thousands of Americans who lost their lives to gun violence. In 2025, gun homicides killed an estimated 15,000 people. This number represents children taken from their parents, young people with bright futures stolen from them, beloved community members and so many families torn apart by the cruel injustice of an act of violence permitted by our broken policies. I know family and friends who have lost loved ones due to an act of gun violence. For them, it is pain that will live on forever. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. It is time for us all to confront this epidemic head on with long-overdue gun reform. Commonsense gun safety laws are not controversial. In fact, a majority of Americans say it is far too easy to legally obtain a gun in this country. No one should have to bear the trauma of losing a loved one to a preventable incident of gun violence. I promise you that I will fight every day to forge a better tomorrow where everyone is safe from this unconscionable harm of gun violence. ____________________