[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 57 (Thursday, April 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ELOISA CARRASCO BACA

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2008

  Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker and colleagues, I rise today to honor a 
great friend and outstanding contributor to the robust life and rich 
culture of my 51st Congressional District, Eloisa Carrasco Baca. Eloisa 
passed away on April 2, 2008.
  Eloisa was born on May 16. 1916 in the little farming community of 
Los Lentes, New Mexico. She had one brother Nicolas (deceased), and was 
the eldest child of Thomas and Rosalia (Montoya) Carrasco. In 1941, 
Eloisa married her husband of 57 years, Nicolas Baca. Shortly after 
marriage, husband Nick began serving a very distinguished military tour 
in World War II, and as a Ranger scout with the Second Ranger 
Battalion, scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc on the Normandy coast of 
France to destroy enemy hunkers in June of 1944. He also served 
honorably at the historic ``Battle of the Bulge'' where after being 
taken a prisoner of war behind enemy lines, he escaped, finished his 
service to his Country, and triumphantly returned back home to his 
beloved Eloisa.
  Nick and Eloisa moved to California in 1952 and resided in National 
City, California for 53 years. Eloisa led a wonderful life and 
contributed fully to her family and community. She was the loving 
mother of 6 children, Tommy, George, Jose, Robert, Rosalie, and Herman. 
In fact her son, Herman Baca, is a very prominent Mexican-American 
activist in San Diego County. She was also the proud grandmother of 19 
grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
  In a lasting tribute to Eloisa, her son Herman stated on behalf of 
family and friends. ``Your children, grandchildren, family and many 
friends thank God for granting you 91 years of life, and blessing all 
of us with your presence and love.''
  Eloisa Carrasco Baca will be truly missed by all who were touched by 
her spirit, her energy and love for life.
  Descanse en paz.

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