Senator Tony Strickland

Thank you for your leadership on SCR 154. Our service members and their families sacrifice so much for our country. It's important that we recognize their commitment and continue to support them.

CALIFORNIA SAID YES.

With the passage of SCR 154 on May 29, 2026, California officially recognized the Green Star Service Banner.

Thank you to Senators Tom Umberg, Tony Strickland, Steven Choi, and Bob Archuleta, along with the California Legislature, for helping bring visibility and recognition to families impacted by Veteran su***de.

This recognition honors the memory of Veterans lost to su***de and acknowledges the families who carry their legacy forward every day.

Recognition matters.

No family should feel invisible.

Conferring with my colleagues on a critical vote regarding the reappointment of commissioners to the California Board of Parole Hearings. These commissioners approved parole for violent offenders, including convicted child predator David Allen Funston, convicted child s*x offender Gregory Lee Vogelsang, and convicted ra**st Roberto Detrinidad.

Senate Democrats voted to reappoint these commissioners despite serious concerns about public safety and victim protection.

I stand with parents, law-abiding citizens, and the safety of our communities. For that reason, I voted NO on the five confirmations.

Congrats to the Class of 2026! I’m proud to join school, city, and community leaders from across Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, and Seal Beach at the 2026 Rossmoor Graduation Parade honoring the Los Alamitos High School Class of 2026!

This festive parade is such a special reminder that it truly takes a community to empower the next generation of doctors, engineers, teachers, and more. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things that come next!

I joined my Democratic colleagues in supporting Senate Concurrent Resolution 170, recognizing May 25–29 as Firefighter Mental Health Awareness Month.

Firefighters do more than put out fires. They are often the first on the scene when someone calls 911, responding to emergencies at a moment’s notice.

Their work is physically demanding and emotionally challenging. In addition to staying physically fit, firefighters must also maintain strong mental health as they face traumatic and high-stress situations every day.

SCR 170 supports firefighters’ mental health and sends a clear message that California cares about the well-being of those who protect our communities.

My staff & I were honored to attend the various Memorial Day ceremonies taking place in Senate District 36. Today was a powerful reminder of the service, sacrifice, and legacy of America’s greatest generation. I had the honor to meet 103-year-old WWII veteran Leon Anstead, a local hero.

-Seal Beach Rotary Club flag ceremony & tribute to Lt. Col. Richard Coles (photos 1-6)
-Dana Point VFW Post 9934 Memorial Day Service (photos 7-12)
-Artesia Cemetery Memorial Day (photos 13-15)
-City of Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day (photos 16-17)
-City of Fountain Valley Memorial Day (photo 18)
-City of Huntington Beach Memorial Day (photo 19)