[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 111 (Thursday, September 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1797]
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              IN HONOR AND LOVING MEMORY OF NICO TRUJILLO

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2005

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in loving tribute and memory of 
Nico Trujillo, who passed away at the age of 94 on September 1, 2005.
  The second oldest of nine brothers and sisters, Nico was born and 
raised in St. Johns, Arizona. Her commitment to public service was 
evident even as a young woman, when she advocated for equal rights for 
women and minorities in her community. She ran for a seat in the 
Arizona House of Representatives in 1954, but withdrew her candidacy 
due to pregnancy complications. In 1956, Nico was a delegate to the 
Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and again in 1960 during 
John F. Kennedy's nomination by the Democratic Party. Nico remained 
politically active throughout her life, campaigning for Governor Paul 
Fannin, Eddie Basha, Governor Hull, and Governor Napolitano.
  On December 24, 1933, Nico married the love of her life, Lugarno 
Trujillo, and they were blessed with six children: Wallace, Gladys, 
Dennis, Richard, Jerri, and Gail. The loving couple also helped raise 
children of their extended family who tragically lost their parents at 
an early age. Nico was the beloved grandmother of sixteen grandchildren 
and twelve great grandchildren. As a proud mother, grandmother, and 
great grandmother, she instilled in her family the values of education, 
faith in God, and responsibility to one's family and community.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Nico's strong 
sense of service to her community, love of family, and deep faith that 
defined her life. Her passing marks a great loss for her family and 
friends, and also for her community. Nico lived her life with 
compassion, energy, and an unwavering commitment to the public good. 
She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends, and her 
legacy will forever live on in the memories and hearts of those who 
knew and loved her well.

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