[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 139 (Friday, September 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF MATUSALA TEWOLDE-KUFLOM

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                            HON. JACK FIELDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 1995
  Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, with the crush of business leading 
up to the August district work period, I was remiss in not bringing to 
the attention of the House a very joyous bit of news that I know we all 
can appreciate and celebrate. Belatedly, I want to take a moment today 
to congratulate two fine individuals in Fairfax, VA on the birth of 
their son in May.
  On May 19, Tewolde T. ``Ted'' Kuflom and his wife, Tsehainesh 
Ugbazghi-Adkeme became the proud parents of their first child, Matusala 
Tewolde-Kuflom.
  ``Ted'' and his wife immigrated to the United States from Eritrea in 
September 1988 and have worked hard since then to become successful 
small business owners. For the last 5 years, they have operated the D-
11 Market, a corner grocery store located in northeast Washington, DC.
  Their hard work and determination to build a better life for 
themselves, and their deep love for their son, ensure that Matusala 
will have what we want for all children: a loving and secure home life 
and a chance to fully partake in the American dream.
  I salute ``Ted'' and wife, and I know you join with me, Mr. Speaker, 
in congratulating them on the healthy arrival of their son, Matusala 
Tewolde-Kuflom.


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