[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E20]
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                      TRIBUTE TO ROBERT LEWIS SOTO

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 21, 2004

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep affection that I pay tribute 
to the life of Robert Lewis Soto, beloved son of my dear colleague 
California State Senator Nell Soto. Robert, affectionately called 
``Bud'' by his friends and family, passed away last week at the age of 
52. He was a man of great honor, and I join today with family and 
friends in honoring his memory and remarkable life.
  Bud graduated from Pasadena Community College where he was a 
classically trained musician and soon developed a reputation as being 
one of the most skilled keyboard players in the area. Despite his avid 
love for music, he took his immense talent into the business world.
  An award-winning construction executive, Bud was best known for his 
restoration efforts of the San Gabriel Valley and San Fernando Valley 
Missions. He exhibited tremendous passion, pride, and an immense 
dedication to his work. He was a beloved part of his family and 
respected member of his community. His kind and passionate spirit was 
an incredible resource and blessing to those who knew him.
  I join today with family and friends in paying our respects to a man 
who was a devoted and supportive husband, father, and friend. He is 
survived by his wife Alice, their three children Nellie, Sally, and 
Molly; his mother, Senator Nell Soto; his sister Anna; his brothers 
Phil Jr., Mike, Patrick, and Tom. He will be dearly missed.

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