[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 36 (Monday, March 8, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E361]
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IN HONOR OF JOSE AND LEONOR RODRIGUEZ ON THEIR 69TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 8, 1999

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jose and 
Leonor Rodriguez on the 69th anniversary of their marriage.
  Jose Domingo Rodriguez and Leonor Rojas Perez were born in Remedios, 
Las Villas, Cuba. After marrying as teenagers, they were anxious to 
establish themselves as business owners in their hometown. Through 
their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit the couple opened ``La Fe'' 
bar/cafeteria, which quickly became the most popular establishment in 
the area. Through his success, Mr. Rodriguez became a respected 
community leader.
  In December, 1968, the couple left Cuba to live in New Jersey. Once 
here, they worked hard and made many sacrifices to ensure that their 
sons, Roberto and Rene, flourished in their new country. Despite having 
limited formal education, Jose and Leonor Rodriguez taught their 
children the importance of learning and achievement at school. Today, 
Roberto is a successful banker in Union City and Rene is an 
accomplished physician in Washington, D.C.
  I am sure my colleagues join me in giving Jose and Leonor hearty 
congratulations on their 69th wedding anniversary. I commend them and 
wish them many more happy years together.

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