[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING DOROTEO ``D.M.'' MARTINEZ

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise to 
honor Doroteo ``D.M.'' Martinez, a dedicated public servant, proud 
family man, and devoted community leader, as he celebrates his 96th 
birthday.
  D.M. grew up in the small town of Roy, New Mexico--a village of just 
over 300 people, and dedicated his life to the service of others, in 
both his local community and across the state of New Mexico. I was 
fortunate to work with D.M. when I was the state's Secretary of Aging, 
and I found him to be an intelligent, respected, and resolute 
individual. With D.M. and Travis Wood's help we were able to establish 
the Travis Wood Senior Center in Roy and provide support services to 
the senior community there.
  Throughout his life, D.M. has continued to blaze trails in New 
Mexico, serving as President of the New Mexico Rural Electric 
Cooperative Association, member of the Roy School Board, Chair of the 
Democratic Party of New Mexico, organist for his local church, and an 
active member of the American Legion, all while remaining an avid 
farmer and rancher.
  D.M. personifies the idea that with hard work, persistence, and 
dedication nothing is unattainable. It is individuals like D.M. that 
make our country strong, and his vision and accomplishments serve as an 
inspiration for future generations of New Mexicans. D.M. truly has 
lived his life to the fullest and demonstrates the impact that one 
individual can have on an entire community.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to join his family and friends in celebrating all 
that D.M. has accomplished in 96 wonderful years and looking forward to 
the many more to come.

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