[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E990]
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                   IN HONOR OF LEONARD AND LUPE ORTIZ

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 2000

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Leonard and Lupe Ortiz, 
whose devotion to the people and culture of Ventura County, CA, in my 
district, will be recognized this weekend at the Interface Children 
Family Services' Tribute Dinner.
  Leonard and Lupe Ortiz have lived in Ventura County their entire 
lives and are close personal friends. They raised four children here, 
three of which continue to live in Ventura County. In 1952, the Ortiz 
family launched Ortiz Trucking, which flourished. While building and 
running a successful business and raising and nurturing a fine family, 
Leonard and Lupe Ortiz also made time to dedicate themselves to their 
community.
  Leonard Ortiz has served on the boards of Interface, the United Way, 
Easter Seals, and Community Memorial Hospital. He has been a member of 
the Sheriff's Posse, which is involved in search and rescue operations. 
He is now a member of the newly formed La Voz--Voice of Santa Paula. 
Its goal is to preserve the history of Santa Paula and promote its 
development.
  Lupe Ortiz has served on the Fine Arts Committee of the Ventura 
County Museum of History and Art. She has also assisted the fundraising 
efforts of several charitable organizations, including Interface and 
Easter Seals.
  Their tireless commitment to enrich the lives of their family and 
their neighbors deserves our deep appreciation.
  Mr. Speaker, I have been a strong supporter of Interface Children 
Family Services for more than twenty years. The work of the 
organization and its volunteers has bettered the lives of countless 
families in my community. I know my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating Leonard and Lupe Ortiz for the honor they so richly 
deserve and thank them for decades of helping others.

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