Chicago City Wire

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, representing Illinois' 3rd district in the U.S. Congress since 2023, recently took to social media to highlight her tributes made on the House Floor to several notable individuals. These posts emphasize her recognition of leaders who have contributed significantly to their communities and society at large.

On February 1, 2025, Congresswoman Ramirez commemorated José "Cha Cha" Jiménez and the original leaders of the Rainbow Coalition by acknowledging their indispensable work. She stated, "We're stronger together. In memory of José 'Cha Cha' Jiménez’s passing, I commended him and the original leaders of the Rainbow Coalition on the House Floor for their indispensable work to remind us that un Chicago unido jamás será vencido."

On February 2, 2025, she expressed her admiration for Rich Khong's dedication to public service in Illinois' 3rd district (#IL03). She noted, "#IL03 is full of civic leaders strengthening the fabric of our communities! I had the privilege to take to the House Floor to honor Rich Khong, an #IL03 leader, for his long-time commitment to public service and civic engagement."

Later that day, Ramirez honored educator Laura Avila-Peterson for her contributions to teaching democracy and civic responsibilities. She remarked, "Educators like Laura Avila-Peterson inspire and build the next generation of leaders. I am proud to have honored Laura on the House Floor for her unwavering commitment to teaching our students about our democracy and civic responsibilities."