[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO THE LATE JOSE LUIS FLORES, SR., 1922-2007

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                        HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2007

  Mr. GONZALEZ. Madam Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise 
today to recognize the passing of a distinguished Texan and member of 
the San Antonio community, Mr. Jose Luis Flores, Sr. Mr. Flores passed 
away on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at the age of 84. He was a friend, a 
husband, a father, and an inspiration to many in San Antonio, and he 
will be missed.
  Mr. Flores's life was devoted to service to both his community and 
our country. He was an active parishioner of his church for 47 years, 
worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others by serving in the 
Civilian Conservation Corps, and courageously served our nation during 
the Second World War. For these reasons, we'll forever be grateful for 
all that he did on behalf of others, and San Antonio will deeply miss 
one of its native sons.
  His life of service epitomizes the word ``American.'' He gave back to 
his community and served his country to the best of his ability with 
the hope that he could better the lives of others. His life and legacy 
provide a great example for all that we as a Nation to strive to 
accomplish, and he will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know 
him.

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