[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 130 (Friday, October 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2075]
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   CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF CARMEN N. CIQUEIROS TAFOYA PERKINS MULLALY

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2005

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to take a few moments to 
honor my cousin, Carmen N. Ciqueiros Tafoya Perkins Mullaly, from Long 
Beach, California, whose life was cut short on September 11, 2005.
  Carmen was born in Los Angeles, California on September 17, 1926 and 
was always a proud Angeleno. She attended Hammel Elementary School and 
Belvedere Junior High, and graduated from Roosevelt High School in Los 
Angeles.
  Early on in life, Carmen developed a belief in the principles of the 
Democratic Party. An active member of the League of Women Voters, 
Carmen never missed voting in a single election. My cousin's enthusiasm 
for Election Day was an inspiration to all those around her, as she 
often opened her own home to serve as a polling precinct for primary 
and general elections.
  In addition to her allegiance to the Democratic Party, Carmen loved 
being an Anaheim Angels fan. Carmen enjoyed cheering her favorite team 
on to victory over the years at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
  Carmen was beloved by our large family, and we all miss her since her 
passing. I know that my father, former Congressman Edward R. Roybal, 
will especially miss his cousin.
  Carmen is survived by her children: Virgilia Goodwin of Aurora, 
Colorado; Jack Perkins of Huntington Beach, California; Dwight Perkins 
of Woodburn, Oregon; Gayle Rex of Walla Walla, Washington; and Patrick 
Mullaly of Kennewick, Washington. She is also survived by her sister, 
Geraldine Overton of Lakewood, California, and by her stepchildren, Tom 
Mullaly of Irvine, California; Cindy Mullaly of Chicago, Illinois; and 
Scott Mullaly of San Diego, California. Carmen is also survived by a 
niece, Geraldine O. Wiese of Cornwall, England. Carmen was preceded in 
death by her stepson, Mark Mullaly, and her husband Thomas J. Mullaly.
  Although my family and I mourn Carmen today, we are also grateful for 
the many happy moments she brought into the lives of those around her. 
Today we mourn her death and celebrate her abundant life.

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