[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 146 (Thursday, November 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1767-E1768]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO ENRIQUE ``TITO'' OSBORNE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and to honor 
Enrique Osborne.
  Enrique, known affectionately as ``Tito,'' migrated to Brooklyn, New 
York from Panama at the age of 13 in 1950. After Enrique graduated

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from High School he joined the United States Air Force and after his 
service he worked as a supervisor for the Advertising Distributors of 
America. He later worked for the New York City Transit Authority until 
his retirement.
  In 1975, Tito was made a master mason in the Jessie Milton Lodge #70, 
King Solomon affiliation. Twelve years later, he joined African Lodge 
459 #63, where he has served continuously and is currently a trustee.
  A father of six, Gloria Louisa, Carlos, Antonio, Joseph, April and 
Gloria, and grandfather of ten, Tito still finds the time to be the 
President of the Bug Pack, a Philadelphia Volkswagen Club, and a member 
of the Ebony Rod and Gun Club.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Mr. Enrique ``Tito'' Osborne 
for his contribution to our community of Brooklyn.

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