[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 112 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1090]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF RODOLFO AYALA-AYALA

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 12, 2016

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Rodolfo 
Ayala-Ayala, a resident of my district who lived in Kissimmee, Florida. 
Rodolfo lost his life during the tragic shooting at Pulse nightclub in 
Orlando, in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016.
  Rodolfo was a biologics supervisor at a blood donation center in 
Orlando. He would have been working the morning of the shooting helping 
the victims after thousands of people throughout Central Florida turned 
out to donate blood that day. Instead, he was one of the victims.
  Rodolfo, who was also known as Rodney, had recently been promoted to 
platelet supervisor. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a skilled salsa 
dancer and loved all kinds of Latin music. His family and friends 
remember him as a compassionate man dedicated to his work. He was a 
prankster and could rock a bow tie. Rodolfo was a well-loved human 
being and had a bright future ahead of him. He was enjoying Latin Night 
at Pulse nightclub the morning of the shooting. He was 33 years old.
  Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala will never be forgotten in our pursuit of a more 
just and loving world. His memory and acts of kindness will live 
forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew him.
  May his family, relatives and friends eventually find solace and 
comfort, and may he rest in eternal peace.

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