Madam Speaker. I rise today to honor the extraordinary life and work of Reverend Antonio Valdivia. Pastor of St. Louis Bertrand Parish in Oakland. California. Known affectionately to his parishioners. and throughout his community. simply as Father Tony. he has served as a priest in the Catholic Church for over 44 years. Today. the St. Louis Bertrand Parish and the Oakland community come together to thank him for his leadership and service on the occasion of his retirement. The son of firstgeneration immigrants from Jalisco. Mexico. Father Tony was born in Oakland. Growing up in West Oaktand. he attended St.
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