[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 15 (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E119]
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                       IN MEMORY OF AMPARO OLGUIN

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2010

  Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of 
Mrs. Amparo Olguin, wife, mother, grandmother and devoted citizen of 
San Bernardino, California, who recently passed, on January 23, 2010, 
at 72.
  Amparo possessed an unwavering dedication to the community, always 
looking for opportunities to help others. Throughout her life she 
constantly pursued academic degrees that would allow the community to 
prosper from her knowledge. Throughout her career she held numerous 
education, social and youth oriented positions: San Bernardino School 
District; Welfare Department, social service aide; City of San 
Bernardino, human relations assistant; Los Padrinos, youth intervention 
counselor; Casa Ramona Drop-In Center; Inland Congregations United for 
Change, project director, and other social service/education-related 
positions. She possessed a spirit and purpose which profoundly impacted 
the lives of those around her.
  Amparo had a passion for alleviating the needs of families, youth, 
and children. That passion earned her the honor of receiving numerous 
accolades recognizing her services to the community. In 2002, the 
Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce honored her with the 46th Annual 
Latina of the Year award. In 2004, she received the Congressman Joe 
Baca Community Leadership Award, recognizing her outstanding services 
and leadership. In 2008, she received the Carol A. Mills award, for her 
heroism and involvement in the San Bernardino Valley College Drug and 
Prevention Program. She was always working to make a positive impact in 
her community
  She is survived by Felix, her husband of 56 years; her daughters Anna 
Flores and Marsha; her sons Felix Jr., Anthony and Michael; 10 
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
  The thoughts and prayers of my wife Barbara and children, Councilman 
Joe Baca, Jr., Jeremy, Natalie and Jennifer, and I are with the family 
at this time. I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering a dedicated 
leader. She will be greatly missed, and I extend my sincere condolences 
to her extended family upon the very sad loss of Mrs. Amparo Olguin.

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