[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 99 (Thursday, June 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E847]
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                    MRS. ELVIRA ORTIZ 100 YEARS OLD

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 14, 2018

  Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of the 
35th District, Mrs. Elvira Ortiz of Chino, California in celebration of 
her 100th birthday.
  Elvira was born July 9, 1918 in Chino, California, and has resided 
there for most of her life. Having lived in her same home for sixty 
years, she has made precious memories with her loved ones in Chino.
  As Elvira celebrates her 100th birthday, she has much to be proud of. 
Elvira's husband, the late Jesus Pacheco Ortiz, was her hero. Jesus was 
in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He 
participated in air combat as a tail gunner as well as other positions 
on his aircraft. At one point, Jesus's aircraft was shot down over 
Europe and survived only because of the graciousness of a group of 
farmers who hid him and his crew.
  Elvira is devoted to her family and is loved and cherished by them in 
return. She and Jesus had four wonderful children, Lucille (deceased), 
Olivia, Michael, and George. She's held many titles over her long life, 
but the one she is most proud of is grandmother and great-grandmother.
  Mrs. Ortiz has been a valuable member of her community. She is a 
practicing Catholic and has always devoted her extra time to her local 
church, Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Chino, California.
  Having lived in Chino for almost all her life, Elvira has seen many, 
many positive changes take place in the area, including the tremendous 
growth and improvement of the Ontario International Airport.
  Her one hundred years is a testament to the ``greatest generation'' 
that ever lived in these United States of America. I am happy to wish 
Mrs. Elvira Ortiz a happy 100th birthday.

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