September 6, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 142 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1101-E1102]
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RECOGNIZING PATRICIA ``PAT'' McGUIGAN FOR A LIFE DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY 
                                SERVICE

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                           HON. HARLEY ROUDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2019

  Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Councilwoman 
Patricia A.

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McGuigan. Patricia McGuigan was the first woman elected to the Santa 
Ana City Council, and faithfully served her constituents for over two 
decades.
  On Monday, September 2, 2019, Mrs. McGuigan passed away at the age of 
85 years old, but her legacy lives on in Santa Ana and Orange County.
  Mrs. McGuigan, known to many as ``Pat,'' served as a Santa Ana 
Councilwoman at a time when the City was growing increasingly diverse. 
She was known for her ability to build strong relationships with the 
City's immigrant populations and would go on to create the Asian-
Pacific Advisory Council of Santa Ana to better help the refugees that 
now called the City home.
  After retiring from public office in 2002, Mrs. McGuigan remained 
active in her community. From the opening of the Salgado Community 
Center to serving on the Orange County Senior Citizens Advisory 
Council, Mrs. McGuigan exemplified what it meant to be a dedicated 
public servant.
  I ask that all Members join me in recognizing the extraordinary life 
of Patricia McGuigan.

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