[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 126 (Thursday, August 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF JOSEPH NICHOLAS ESPINOZA

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2007

  Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, we rise today with great sorrow to honor 
the life of Joseph Nicholas Espinoza of Sacramento, California, who 
died in a tragic accident on July 23, 2007.
  Joseph Espinoza was known to his family and friends as Joey. At a 
family dinner on May 25th, he celebrated his 21st birthday. He was 
'best friend' to his brother John, his sister Marina, his cousins Sean, 
Connor and Michael, and his girlfriend Gina. He admired his father, 
confided in his mother and always sought their loving advice. He was a 
musician and an athlete, and was gifted in math and science, and his 
goal was to become an architect.
  Joey was loved and always will be by his childhood friends and their 
families. His family knew that he was honest and earnest, that he had 
great energy and a tender and generous heart. He was open and trusting 
and was the keeper of the secrets of many who counted on his 
encouragement and courage.
  Joey is survived by his parents Kate and John Espinoza of Sacramento, 
his brother John, and his sisters Marina, Kelly Rose, Jeannie and 
Mendi. He leaves his loving grandmothers Rose King and Rose Espinoza 
and he is mourned by his many aunts, uncles and cousins of his parents' 
families.
  Madam Speaker, we hope this tribute to Joey will be a source of 
comfort to his family. We have known and treasured his grandmother, 
Rose King, for almost 40 years and we share her immeasurable grief. She 
has been the great anchor of her family and she has contributed 
mightily to the well being of Californians through her dedicated public 
service spanning many decades.
  Our Nation has lost a precious citizen and we ask today that the 
entire House of Representatives join us in honoring the life of Joseph 
Nicholas Espinoza and extend to his grieving family our deepest 
sympathy.

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