[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 43 (Friday, March 14, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF ERNEST J. REYES

  (Mr. CARDENAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARDENAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life and 
legacy of a very positive man, my friend, Ernest J. Reyes, who passed 
away recently at the age of 73. Though Mr. Reyes is sorely missed by 
friends and family, I know his legacy will endure.
  Ernest J. Reyes was a native of Madera, California. He was dedicated 
to the California real estate community and used his knowledge to help 
families thrive and realize the American Dream of homeownership.
  He cofounded the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate 
Professionals and advocated for Spanish language services and documents 
for Hispanic homeownership. Mr. Reyes was also an exceptional public 
servant, holding various roles throughout his long career.
  I extend my sincerest condolences to his wife of 50 years, Patricia 
Pedregon Reyes, along with his children, Denise Johnson and Daren 
Reyes, and his three grandchildren.
  Mr. Reyes was an inspiration, and I know his loss will be felt by 
many, including the 29th Congressional District.

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