[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 130 (Thursday, September 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1868-E1869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     A TRIBUTE TO FAUSTO A. ROSERO

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 1997

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay a very special 
tribute to one of my constituents, who after working for 30 years is 
now ready to retire. Mr. Fausto Anibal Rosero is retiring from United 
Airlines, where he is currently a lead in the Cabin Service Division. 
During his tenure at United Airlines, Fausto exhibited exceptional 
leadership skills as well as a commitment to excellence.
  His dedication and commitment to excellence led to his designation as 
a lead cabin serviceman. Under his supervision, Fausto

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has a crew of eight cabin servicemen, whose responsibility is to ensure 
that United flights leaving LaGuardia Airport are fully supported and 
maintained. In an era of heightened awareness regarding airline safety 
measures and concerns his belief is to encourage his crew to review and 
follow all safety rules and procedures. This type of positive 
reinforcement to be safety conscious in the workplace reflects his 
concern about the passengers and crew that board his fights.
  In 1993, Fausto was recognized by United Airlines and 80,000 of his 
fellow employees as he was nominated to receive the Cabin Service 
Employee of the Year Award. His dedication reflects a lifelong pursuit 
of happiness that he strives for every day. Fausto philosophy of life 
``Primero la obligacion despues la devocion.''
  Fausto Rosero's life here in the United States began like many others 
who came to the United States of America seeking a better life for 
themselves and their family. Throughout history, America has been known 
as the land of opportunity. We have welcomed people with great pride 
from all over the world and from all walks of life. The diversity of 
people and nations is our country's greatest strength. Immigrants have 
long been the lifeblood of this great city of New York, making it 
flourish because of their hard work and dedication.
  On September 9, 1962, Fausto Anibal Roser emigrated from his native 
homeland of Quito, Ecuador, to pursue and begin living the American 
dream. Like the previous waves of immigrants, Fausto left his family to 
settle down in his new life. He soon sent for his wife, Ana Beatriz 
Medina, whom he married on April 20, 1959. Beatriz arrived in this 
country not only with great enthusiasm and ambition but also with their 
daughter, Amparito Rosero on May 9, 1962. The Rosero family settled in 
the same community in which they still call home, Corona, Queens. 
Having firmly planted the seeds in their new home, their family began 
to expand.
  On September 27, 1963, Fausto Gerardo Rosero was the first American 
citizen born to the family. This not only represented the first 
generation of American citizens but also the beginning of a new 
culture.
  In the fall of 1966, the Rosero and Moya families moved into a 102-25 
46th Avenue, Corona, NY 11368. This address represents the gateway, our 
families ``Ellis Island'' to all those who followed. Every single 
family member and friend has crossed through those doors staying until 
they could establish themselves and ultimately their own place in this 
country. We have always called Corona home, up until the present day. 
Growing up and living together represent the close emphasis placed on 
``La Familia.'' Together both families have struggled, prospered and 
stayed together throughout the years. Although Edgar and Maria Moya now 
live up the street, four houses away, at 102-11 46th Avenue. They 
continue to share in the joys of each others families. Their sons 
Francisco Paul Moya and Edgar Ivan Moya have just celebrated their 
graduations from St. John's University on September 21, 1997.
  Francisco ``Ponch'' received his bachelor of arts degree in Asian 
Studies and Edgar his masters degree in Spanish Literature. Edgar is 
also a member of my staff. He is my congressional aide in my Corona 
office.
  Fausto and Bachi saw three more of their children born; Alex Antonio 
Rosero born on October 20, 1968, Daisy Violeta Rosero born on January 
29, 1970, and finally Luis Alberto Rosero born on December 8, 1972. All 
five children grew up in this household and in Corona. With a firm 
emphasis placed on education he sent his five children to St. Leo's 
Roman Catholic Elementary School. Prior to arriving in this country, 
Fausto was a teacher in Ecuador. He taught for 6 years in El Normal 
Catolico de los Hermanos LaSalles. He taught first thru fifth grades. 
In addition, he also taught music, including guitar and the accordion 
to the senior high school class. His love for music has been lifelong 
and is evident as he continues to play the piano. Fausto taught in the 
same school he received his own education and the same church where he 
married Beatriz Medina in over 38 years ago.
  Their children are working and are in the process of beginning their 
own lives. Amparito Rosero attended Queens College, she now is married 
to Hector Raul Cadena and have two sons, Christopher Mark Alexander 
Cadena, who was the first born of the second generation, and Jonathan 
Gerardo Cadena, they above all represent his legacy as they begin the 
second generation.
  Gerald Rosero, a former U.S. Marine, graduated from Queens College 
with a bachelor of arts in economic. He is now married to Elizabeth del 
Toro and has a beautiful daughter, Miranda Nicole Rosero, the first 
grandaughter of the family.
  Alex Rosero, attended the State University of New York at Albany. He 
also graduated with a bachelor of arts in economics. He now lives 
abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands, while working for Pepe Jeans 
International.
  Daisy Rosero, also has attended Queens College concentrating on art 
history and Spanish secondary education. Daisy now works for Rainbow 
Chimes, a nonprofit child care organization.
  Luis A. Rosero attended and graduated from the State University of 
New York, College at Purchase. He studied political science with a 
minor in Latin American politics. He currently works for my Washington 
office as my office administrator. He began his congressional career as 
an intern in my office during college. Luis also worked in my Queens 
office before returning to SUNY Purchase for his senior year. He 
returned to Washington, DC, 6 days after graduation.
  Their achievements and successes cannot only be attributed to Fausto 
but also to their loving mother Bachi. Beatriz is, has, and always will 
be responsible for them. She has worked and sacrificed her entire life 
to raise her children. It was her love and affection for her family 
throughout the years that kept them together. Their children should 
never forget the sacrifices and hard work that was needed for their 
upbringing. Fausto and Bachi have always stressed following the right 
path in life, no matter how difficult it may seem. If there is one 
lesson that should follow us for the rest of our lives and we should 
pass onto future generations, is the love and respect for one's family. 
Without having your family by your side one cannot stand alone. Loving 
your family for all their accomplishments is easy, loving them with 
their faults is what makes us one.
  It has been a long road from Quito to Corona. The Rosero family has 
been granted a very special gift by an extremely special and devoted 
father. What has been achieved, what has been gained, what will be, is 
due to him. We will be his living legacy that he himself has planted 
many years ago. May we never let you down.
  Mr. Fausto Rosero Basantes, you should be very proud of all your 
lifelong achievements and accomplishments. It is now time to sit back, 
relax, and enjoy yourself. Fly those friendly skies, let them take you 
places you have always wanted to visit. After 30 years of hard work at 
United Airlines you are entitled to sleep late and do whatever you 
please, but remember one of your sayings, ``El Tiempo Es Oro'' make the 
most of it.

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