Raul Ruiz tweeted the following:
"Lees mentorship did more than help local athletes triumph in the ring. It helped them succeed in life. He is an inspiration to me and everyone in our Valley; I am so honored to be able to uplift his story!"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Raul Ruiz:
"This week, I am lucky enough to be joined by my girls in DC! Between meetings and votes, I spent an amazing morning sharing the history of Amelia Earhart with them!"Read on Twitter
"Today, I took to the House floor to celebrate the Coachella Valley's very own boxing legend, Lee Espinoza. His contributions to our communities have shaped our Valley's history and left a lasting mark on the sport of boxing. I hope his story keeps inspiring many athletes to come."Read on Twitter
"You don't need to own a tiger to be a king! Today, I voted to stop the harmful practice of owning big cats to protect our communities and the well-being of these wild animals."Read on Twitter