[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            REMEMBERING A GREAT MAN: ABRAHAM QUEZADA AMADOR

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 13, 2001

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
remember a great man, Abraham Quezada Amador, who died one year ago at 
age 70. For 30 years Abraham was the founder and director of Comite 
Regional Campesino, a nonprofit organization that has assisted 
countless individuals and families become United States citizens.
  Abraham made the measure of difference in the lives of countless 
people. Indeed, it was not unusual to see dozens of people lined up 
outside the door of his home office patiently waiting their turn to 
talk with Abraham. He was always willing to offer his help and advice 
regarding their citizenship applications. Immigration and 
Naturalization Service documents or letters they needed to have 
translated, as well as a myriad of other things. Abraham shared his 
knowledge and expertise with kindness, understanding, and a smile 
larger than life itself.
  Abraham was a strong, tireless, and compassionate leader who 
dedicated his life to assisting those in need, and he has been sorely 
missed by all whose lives he touched. He devoted his life to helping 
others and was the most caring and unselfish person I have ever known. 
We miss his kind words, his sage advice, and his contagious smile. I 
feel fortunate to have known Abraham for so many years and I am proud 
to have been his friend.
  Abraham is survived by his wife, Maria Guadalupe Aceves, his 
daughters Lupe Saldana, Blanca Amador, Anna Blevins and Gloria Amador, 
his sons of Antonio, Abraham Jr., Alphonso and Roy, and numerous 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I invite my colleagues to join 
me as I remember this great man who left a wonderful legacy and made 
the measure of difference in the lives of so many.




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