[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 64 (Thursday, April 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E813]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  IN HONOR OF HERIBERTO QUINDE-OBANDO

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 1995
  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Heriberto Quinde-
Obando, a gentleman I am proud to represent in the Seventh 
Congressional District of New York.
  Mr. Speaker, on March 16, I had the pleasure of joining Mr. Quinde-
Obando and members of his family in my Washington office to celebrate 
Mr. Quinde-Obando's 80th birthday.
  Mr. Speaker, for more than half of his 80 years, Mr. Quinde-Obando 
has lived in Woodside, Queens, which is part of my District. Mr. 
Quinde-Obando began his life in Guayaquil, Ecuador in South America. He 
moved to New York City is 1948 where he started a new life and began 
his career as an electronics technician. Mr. Quinde-Obando is well 
known for his contributions to his community and involvement in a 
number of civic organizations. Mr. Quinde-Obando's achievements 
demonstrate the great success immigrants have had in this country and 
his selfless devotion to our community serves as a shining example for 
all of us to follow.
  Mr. Quinde-Obando has been particularly involved in the New York 
Intercontinental Lions Club since 1982. At the New York 
Intercontinental Lions Club, Mr. Quinde-Obando has successfully held 
several executive positions including director, chairman for social 
events, chairman of the health fair, club secretary, third, second, and 
first vice president, and president. He was selected Lion of the Year 
in 1984 and has received many other honors from his fellow Lions over 
the years. Mr. Quinde-Obando become a member of Lions International in 
1980.
  In addition to his charitable work, Mr. Quinde-Obando is a recognized 
leader within the Hispanic American community in Queens, helping unite 
his fellow Hispanic American neighbors on many issues important to 
Queens. He served as the president of the Queens Hispanic Day Parade 
Committee in 1992 and was also a member of the Hispanic task force in 
1990. As a member of the Hispanic task force, Mr. Quinde-Obando was 
instrumental in helping retain Federal funds for transportation, 
education, job training, and housing.
  Mr. Quinde-Obando also has served on the Woodside senior citizens 
advisory board and is a member of St. Sebastian's Parish. Having met 
many members of the Quinde family, I know that Heriberto Quinde-Obando 
has also been a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues will join me in commending 
Heriberto Quinde-Obando for his outstanding service to his family, 
church, and community.


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