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RECOGNIZING REVEREND JASON COKER AND REVEREND JENELL COKER AS MY DECEMBER 2025 CO-CONSTITUENTS OF THE MONTH

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On 2026-02-09, Representative Mike Levin (D-CA-49) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING REVEREND JASON COKER AND REVEREND JENELL COKER AS MY DECEMBER 2025 CO-CONSTITUENTS OF THE MONTH" in the House. The speech addressed LGBTQ rights.

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RECOGNIZING REVEREND JASON COKER AND REVEREND JENELL COKER AS MY DECEMBER 2025 CO-CONSTITUENTS OF THE MONTH

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING REVEREND JASON COKER AND REVEREND JENELL COKER AS MY DECEMBER 2025 CO-CONSTITUENTS OF THE MONTH ______ HON. MIKE LEVIN of california in the house of representatives Monday, February 9, 2026 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker as my December 2025 Co-Constituents of the Month. Rev. Jason and Rev. Jenell Coker are being recognized for their extraordinary leadership, vision, and longstanding commitment to community transformation. Together, they have grown The Oceanside Sanctuary into a thriving, historic congregation that serves as a hub for inclusive, justice-centered ministry in North County San Diego. Their work extends far beyond the church walls through ecumenical and interfaith collaboration, nonprofit leadership, education, and community organizing, and is grounded in a fully LGBTQ-affirming faith that prioritizes dignity, equity, and belonging. Through decades of service, the Cokers have demonstrated how thoughtful, courageous leadership can strengthen institutions, empower communities, and create lasting positive change. They are immensely deserving of this recognition and our district is better off because of their work. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING REVEREND JASON COKER AND REVEREND JENELL COKER AS MY DECEMBER 2025 CO-CONSTITUENTS OF THE MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING REVEREND JASON COKER AND REVEREND JENELL COKER AS MY DECEMBER 2025 CO-CONSTITUENTS OF THE MONTH ______ HON. MIKE LEVIN of california in the house of representatives Monday, February 9, 2026 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Rev. Jason Coker and Rev. Jenell Coker as my December 2025 Co-Constituents of the Month. Rev. Jason and Rev. Jenell Coker are being recognized for their extraordinary leadership, vision, and longstanding commitment to community transformation. Together, they have grown The Oceanside Sanctuary into a thriving, historic congregation that serves as a hub for inclusive, justice-centered ministry in North County San Diego. Their work extends far beyond the church walls through ecumenical and interfaith collaboration, nonprofit leadership, education, and community organizing, and is grounded in a fully LGBTQ-affirming faith that prioritizes dignity, equity, and belonging. Through decades of service, the Cokers have demonstrated how thoughtful, courageous leadership can strengthen institutions, empower communities, and create lasting positive change. They are immensely deserving of this recognition and our district is better off because of their work. ____________________