Fresno Leader

Rep. Jim Costa, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 21st district, expressed various sentiments in a series of tweets in April 2025. Costa has been a congressman since 2005, following a career in the California State Assembly and Senate. His background includes being a California native and a graduate of California State University, Fresno.

On April 20, 2025, Costa took to X to send well wishes for Easter, stating, "Wishing everyone a joyful Easter and a blessed holiday season! Today, we reflect on the Lord’s good work and give thanks for the strength and hope our faith provides. May His light continue to guide us forward!" This message highlights his faith and hope for guidance.

Following the news of Pope Francis's impact on the world, Costa tweeted on April 21, 2025, "The world has lost a spiritual leader who had a profound impact. Pope Francis’s guidance and leadership extended beyond the Catholic Church to the spiritual well-being of the world. As a Catholic, he reminded me of the shared challenges we face and the grace with which we must". This tweet reflects Costa's acknowledgment of Pope Francis's global influence.

On Earth Day, April 23, 2025, Costa celebrated the special natural landmarks of his region. He tweeted, "Happy #EarthDay! From the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and San Joaquin River to nearby Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, our Valley is home to unique natural landmarks. Let’s protect these treasures for generations to come." These remarks indicate Costa's advocacy for environmental conservation.