I take this opportunity to memorialize Father Luis Olivares of Los Angeles. CA. who passed away last Thursday. He was a man who left his positive mark on all through his actions in helping the immigrants and the poor of this country. Father Olivares exemplified the virtues of courage. compassion. and faith. Through many dramatic displays of conviction he often demonstrated the lengths to which he would go to help people In need. People like the Central American refugees he sheltered when he declared his church a sanctuary for them. And people like the working poor. with whom he stood in demonstrations. fasts. and prayers as they fought for better working conditions for decades. Father Olivares had an unforgettable Impact on the people of my district.
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