[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[House]
[Pages H4980-H4981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING RODOLFO PINON

  (Mr. RUIZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, it is a shame that the Republican leadership 
chose to adjourn the House without working to keep Americans safe from 
gun violence, lead poison in their water, and the Zika virus.
  However, I rise today to recognize Mr. Rodolfo Pinon of Blythe, 
California, an outstanding leader, husband, and father in my district.
  Rodolfo is a humble man with a deep and rich passion to serve others. 
He gives voice to the voiceless and has improved communities and 
changed many lives.
  With Pueblo Unido, he has installed water filters to 25 mobile home 
parks, where too many communities face the health threat of drinking 
water contaminated with arsenic. He has paved 38 mobile home parks in 
the community, improving the quality of life of so many residents. He 
has helped countless hardworking and poor families find affordable 
housing. He is loved and is a friend and inspiration to many he has 
mentored.
  Unfortunately, Rodolfo was recently diagnosed with advanced liver 
cancer. His family and loved ones are going through this terrible 
illness. My message is that we hope Rodolfo and his family find 
strength and comfort

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knowing that, as a community, we appreciate and thank him. We also 
appreciate his signature cowboy hat, boots, and big silver belt 
buckles.
  The best way to honor Rodolfo is to practice his selfless love for 
others, justice, and service to the community.

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