[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 20 (Thursday, February 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E143-E144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF MR. FRANK AGUIRRE

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                          HON. XAVIER BECERRA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 1999

  Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, it is with the utmost pleasure and 
privilege that I rise today to recognize a wonderful American, Mr. 
Frank Aguirre, for his inspiration as a dedicated father, a hard-
working professional, and a model citizen of our great nation. Frank 
Aguirre is a fitting example of someone living ``the American dream.''
  Born and raised in Sonora, Mexico, Frank came to the United States in 
1949 on a student visa. His interest was Engineering, and he attended 
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. Later, at East Los Angeles College 
and California State University, Los Angeles, his major changed to 
Accounting.
  Recognizing the value of hard work and the opportunities it opens in 
the United States, Frank became a naturalized citizen in 1956. While at 
East Los Angeles College, he met Rosie Padilla, and they wed in March 
1957. They have four children: Victor, Cindy, Becky and Haydee and six 
grandsons: Alex, Ryan, Austin, Victor, Kellen and Brett.
  After attending East Los Angeles College, Frank started as a stock 
boy in a wall paper hanging company. He worked hard, and his industry 
was noticed. Frank soon earned a promotion to the accounting 
department. Anxious to provide for his new family, Frank went on to 
work as an accountant at Global Van and Storage and opened an income 
tax business at home.
  His dreams were big, and he worked diligently to offer his growing 
family more than he had ever had growing up. He accepted positions at 
Pacific Van and Storage, again at Global Van Lines and finally plunged 
into the moving business himself. Owning his own business had been his 
goal, but his Sun Moving & Storage company struggled through adversity 
for a year and a half before closing its doors. Several years later, he 
was joined by two partners and formed Merit United Moving and Storage. 
This business brought Frank prosperity, not to mention, high blood 
pressure.
  Perhaps what is most notable about Frank is his love for his family. 
He worked hard, yet he always had time for his children. They have fond 
memories of impromptu Saturday mountain day trips, miniature golf 
games, road trips to Mexico and lots of family get-togethers. Frank is 
the most fortunate of men--he is deeply loved and respected by his 
family and peers.
  Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, February 6, 1999, family and friends--and I 
am privileged to count myself among them--will gather at a special 
dinner to pay tribute and celebrate Frank Aguirre's accomplishments as 
a father, businessman, and model American citizen. It is with great 
pride that I ask my colleagues to join me today in saluting this 
exceptional human being.

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