[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 106 (Thursday, July 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING TONY J. JARAMILLO, SR.

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2015

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to join with family and friends in celebrating Tony J. Jaramillo, Sr.'s 
87th birthday.
  Tony was born July 14, 1928 in Socorro County to Juan and Flora 
Jaramillo--he was the eldest of eight children. When it came time to 
start high school, Tony received a scholarship to attend Lourdes High 
School in Albuquerque with the intent of becoming a priest. Ultimately, 
Tony decided not to stay at Lourdes and would later graduate from 
Socorro High School in 1947. Shortly after, in 1948, he married the 
love of his life, Gloria Jean Bowers and they started a family.
  What drives Tony is his passion for politics, his selfless dedication 
to public service, and his resolve to ensure that the citizens of 
Socorro are living in a thriving community. He has held many elected 
offices during his lifetime, beginning with Justice of the Peace from 
1966 through 1970; member of the Socorro School Board from 1966 through 
1972; member of the Socorro City Council from 1970 through 1978; Mayor 
of Socorro from 1978 through 1986; and Socorro County Manager from 1986 
through 1990. He has also been very involved in the Democratic Party, 
serving as the Democratic Party Chairman from 1972 to 1988 where he 
actively engaged the New Mexico Legislature.
  As a businessman, Tony has been very successful. A licensed Real 
Estate Broker, he owned and operated a Property and Casualty Agency for 
many years and was the owner of La Fiesta Bakery and the Mountain Mail 
Newspaper. Many in Socorro remember his time as the manager of the 
local Loma Theater, a position he held for over 20 years. And, when he 
served as mayor, he made economic development a priority and brought 
the Industrial Park and new businesses to the city.
  He and his wife, Gloria, raised eight children and they have many 
grandchildren and great grandchildren. I would like to extend a ``Happy 
Birthday'' to Tony J. Jaramillo, Sr., and thank him for his dedicated 
public service and for his efforts to create a vibrant community for 
the citizens of Socorro.

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