[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 167 (Thursday, October 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2051]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF HERMES LUCIANO CARABALLO

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 1995

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the memory of 
Hermes Luciano Caraballo, who still remains with us in spirit through 
the many people he touched and served.
  Today his memory will be honored by his family, friends, and members 
of the community at the First Annual Dinner of the Caraballo Memorial 
Scholarship Fund.
  Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, Mr. Caraballo started serving the 
Christian community at the early age of 6 at The Four Square Church of 
Ponce. One year after his marriage to Ms. Isabel Olan, he came to New 
York City and became an active member of the Church of God 3:16. He 
excelled at this church as leader of the men's Ministry and was the 
Assistant District Commander of the Spanish Eastern District, A.G. of 
the Royal Rangers.
  In 1964, Mr. Caraballo obtained the approbation of the Directorship 
and faculty of the Spanish American Bible Institute of New York after 
finishing 3 years in theological studies. Eighteen years later he 
served as an advisor at Glad Tidings Church and an elder of the Spanish 
Department. In 1995, he was founding trustee of Grace Tabernacle.
  Mr. Caraballo's dedication to the well-being of the community was 
also evident through his involvement with many organizations including, 
Hunts Point Multi Service, Model Cities, Puerto Rican Community 
Development Project, ``La Hermandad Yaucana Civica y Cultural, Inc.,'' 
``Hijos de las Piedras y la Fraternidad Isabelina,'' The Puerto Rican 
Day Parade, ``La Federacion de los Pueblos,'' and ``La Association del 
Nino Evangelico.'' In addition, he served as community liaison to 
Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo.
  A remarkable human being, Mr. Caraballo left a legacy of hope, 
encouragement, convictions, and joy. He was a father and a friend to 
those who needed him. He is survived by his wife and six children.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying homage to the 
life of this exceptional individual who was committed to the service of 
the most vulnerable and of those in need of encouragement and hope.

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