He has also served on the California Governors Advisory Council on Housing. the Coordinating Council on Urban Policies. the Advisory Committee to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. the Board of Directors of the New Communities Development Corporation. and on the board of directors of the California State colleges. Immaculate Heart College. and Community Television of Southern California. Mr. Speaker. it is with pride that I welcome Victor Palmieri to his new and crucial job as Coordinator for Refugee Affairs and I extend my best wishes to him for every success as he continues to serve the people of our Nation.