[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 142 (Friday, October 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1499]
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                 RECOGNIZING MRS. CARMEN GARCIA BARRIOS

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2013

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the celebration 
of Mrs. Carmen Garcia Barrios de Garza's 100th birthday. With a century 
passing, Mrs. Garza has dedicated her life to her family, loved ones, 
and giving back to the community.
  Mrs. Garza was born October 6, 1913. Throughout her lifetime Mrs. 
Garza and her family have lived in Jim Hogg County and Webb County, 
Laredo, Texas.
  Since her marriage to Benito Garza Herrera, Mrs. Garza has been 
devoted and dedicated to her husband and her family. In the midst of 
World War II Mr. Garza bravely left to serve in the Philippines with 
the U.S. Army 5th Air Force. In her husband's absence, Mrs. Garza 
stayed in Texas caring for their children and keeping busy with her 
hobbies of sewing, cooking and gardening.
  Upon his return from war, Benito Garza served as Deputy Sheriff of 
Jim Hogg County. It was here that Mr. and Mrs. Garza raised their 6 
children--Oscar, Anita, Lidia, Hilda, Benito, and Ciria. Since then 
Mrs. Garza has been blessed with 19 grandchildren, 32 great-
grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the time to recognize and 
celebrate the tremendous life of Mrs. Carmen Garcia Barrios de Garza 
and her 100th birthday celebration.

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