[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 103 (Friday, July 12, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A SALUTE TO JOSE CASTRO CORRAL

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 12, 1996

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of this 
Nation's newest citizens. When Jose Castro Corral came to the United 
States in 1918, Woodrow Wilson was President, Arizona was celebrating 
its fourth year of statehood, and America was in the middle of a 
devastating World War. In this time, Jose Corral and his family 
immigrated to America because they dreamed of a better life for 
themselves and their community. Indeed, Jose Castro Corral has more 
than fulfilled his family's vision.
  Mr. Corral was born in Sonora, Mexico on August 9, 1916. Two years 
later, his family moved to the small mining town of Kearny, AZ, where 
he has lived ever since. Jose Corral's parents raised their children to 
become productive, accomplished members of American society. During his 
childhood, Jose Corral was encouraged to strive for educational 
excellence and active participation in community service. These 
upstanding ideals continue to thrive in the Corral family today.
  Not only was Jose Corral dedicated to his career as a miner, he also 
strived to build a family of high integrity and moral value. Together 
with his wife Amanda, Jose Corral raised six educated and accomplished 
children who have become important figures of organizations including 
the U.S. Armed Forces, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Salt River Project, 
and INTEL. The Corral children have raised families of their own, and 
continue to uphold their father's vision.
  In addition to Jose Corral's accomplished family and career, his 
altruistic nature is truly commendable. The Corral family has a unique 
love for music, and Jose participates in his church's choir each week. 
He also volunteers at church retreats and various community functions.
  After 78 years of countless accomplishments in America, Jose Castro 
Corral recently decided to strive for yet another goal--U.S. 
citizenship. As the only noncitizen in his family, Jose felt that U.S. 
citizenship would fulfill his dream of service to his family, his 
community, and his country. On June 21, 1996, as his family waved signs 
and posters applauding his latest accomplishment, Jose Castro Corral 
celebrated U.S. citizenship.
  Jose Castro Corral and his family serve as role models for immigrants 
who come to this country to fulfill America's ideals of opportunity and 
individual responsibility. Not only is he a model person, he is now a 
model citizen. It is truly an honor to welcome Mr. Jose Castro Corral 
as a citizen of this great Nation.

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