[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 122 (Thursday, July 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1036]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO GERALDO ``JERRY'' PUGA

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2018

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Geraldo ``Jerry'' Puga, who passed away in California on Saturday, July 
7, 2018. Jerry was a small business owner in the City of Corona, an 
active member of our community, and he will be deeply missed.
  As a young child, Jerry's family lived in Alberhill where his father 
worked in clay products manufacturing. The Pug as moved to Corona when 
Jerry was 10. When he was finished with school, he followed his father 
into clay manufacturing. Later, Jerry began his career in floor 
coverings at Larry Graebner's Furniture in Corona. In 1960, Jerry and 
his partner, the late Frank Addleman, opened the doors to Jerry & 
Frank's Carpets in Corona. For over 50 years, Jerry spent his 
professional life in the carpet/floor covering business.
  While conducting business at a local bank, Jerry met Andrea Martinez, 
whom he married in 1970. They became business partners, with Andrea 
instituting home decorating. The business changed its name to Jerry 
Carpets & Interiors and opened in the Corona Mall. Jerry was an active 
member of the Corona Rotary and participated in numerous local 
charitable causes. After serving customers in six decades, Jerry 
retired in 2008. The Corona Chamber of Commerce honored Jerry in 
January 2018 with its Lifetime Achievement Award.
  I extend my heartfelt condolences to Andrea Puga, the entire Puga 
family, his friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know Jerry. 
Although Jerry may be gone, the many contributions he made to our 
community will have a lasting impact.

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