[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E695]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF MRS. LUZ MARIA VILLANUEVA

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Mrs. Luz Maria Villanueva who lived her life with joy, grace and total 
dedication to her family and friends.
  Mrs. Villanueva was born to a large, loving family in Puerto Rico 
before moving to Cleveland, Ohio. She learned the values of faith and 
sharing as a young child, values that stayed with her throughout her 
life. Mrs. Villanueva was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, 
Jose, and also by her son, James. Mrs. Villanueva and her husband 
raised seven children. Her children, grandchildren and great-
grandchildren were a source of her strength and joy. In addition to her 
family, she was never far from her beloved Chihuahua, Chico.
  Mrs. Villanueva was dedicated to the teachings of her Roman Catholic 
faith. She was always willing to offer a helping hand, a warm smile or 
a kind word. She moved to Florida thirty-one years ago and became 
active in the parish community of the Church of the Transfiguration. 
Mrs. Villanueva was a Eucharist Minister, a member of Damas Catolica, 
and taught catechism.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Luz Maria Villanueva. I offer my deep condolences to her children; 
Jose (Margaret) Villanueva, Fred (Ellen) Villanueva, Jennie Orama, 
Providencia (Santos) Roman, Angela (Winfred) Robinson and Myrna 
Villanueva (Edwin Montalvo); her twelve grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren; and her extended family and many friends. Mrs. 
Villanueva brought love, kindness and joy into the lives of those 
around her. She will never be forgotten.

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