[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1913-E1914]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 HONORING MARIO & CELIA JIMENEZ ON THE OCCASION OF THE CELEBRATION OF 
                 THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARIO'S TACOS

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 1, 1997

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very special 
couple and dear friends, Mario and Celia Jimenez of Mario's Tacos in 
the City of Pico Rivera. On Saturday, October 4, 1997, Mario, Celia, 
and hundreds of members of the community will celebrate the 30th 
anniversary of Mario's Tacos.
  Mario and Celia own and operate this family restaurant in my 
congressional district. Over the last 30 years, they built their small 
taco stand into a thriving business, expanding to its current large 
family eatery. It is known throughout the community for the traditional 
Mexican and American dishes that are served in a friendly family 
oriented atmosphere. Over the years, Mario's Tacos has endeared itself 
to the residents of Pico Rivera and surrounding communities and has 
become a common place for friends and family to join together.
  A sense of family and a dedication to the community are values held 
dear to Mario and Celia. The success of their business can be credited 
to their impenetrable faith and belief in family and community. Each of 
their children, Mary, Mario, Jr., David, Martha, and Norma has 
contributed their time and efforts to making this family business a 
success. Mario and Celia instilled in their children a strong work 
ethic and a belief that with determination their children could 
accomplish anything.
  Their successful business has afforded them the opportunity to give 
back to the community. Mario and Celia support various school and 
charitable organizations. Because of their strong belief in our young 
people and the education that they were denied, they contribute much of 
their time and money to community youth projects, school programs and 
activities that support quality education in their native country of 
Mexico, as well as in the United States.
  Mario has established and works with a variety of international aid 
organizations, assisting poor communities in Mexico and South America 
gain access to health care, emergency, and educational resources. 
Locally, Mario and Celia have helped those less fortunate by providing 
meals for senior citizens and homeless. Also, Mario has been an 
unwavering supporter of the 34th Congressional District Congressional 
Awards Council, which recognizes young people in my congressional 
district for their volunteer contributions in the community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I rise to recognize the Jimenez 
family for their strong

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character and entrepreneurial spirit as they celebrate the 30th 
anniversary of Mario's Tacos. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
saluting this fine establishment and extending Mario and Celia Jimenez 
our fondest wishes for their continued success.

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