[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANET MARIE TORRISI-MOKWA

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                            HON. ANN WAGNER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2018

  Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to 
honor the passing of Janet Marie Torrisi-Mokwa. Jan was a dear friend 
and a dedicated leader in the St. Louis community. While we mourn this 
tragedy, I would like to celebrate Janis life and her many 
contributions to Missouri. She was a passionate advocate for an array 
of issues she held near and dear to her heart, including the protection 
of animals, the empowerment of women, and care for those in need.
  Jan recently celebrated 25 years of marriage to her husband Joseph 
Mokwa. She is also survived by her mother, Marie Torrisi; brother John 
Torrisi and his wife Claudia; nieces, Kaci and Amy; stepdaughter, Aimee 
Goodrich; and grandchildren, Danny, Julia, and Josephine.
  Jan was one of those people who was truly larger than life. She had a 
warm presence, an infectious positivity, and an unparalleled effect on 
others. Today we honor her insatiable spirit her countless 
contributions to our community, and the lasting impact she had on 
people from all walks of life.
  In His Sermon on the Mount, we are reminded by our Lord and Savior, 
Jesus Christ, that those who mourn are blessed and will be comforted. I 
pray that during this difficult time, the Mokwa family, their friends, 
and neighbors are graced with that blessing from the Lord. Mr. Speaker, 
our community will dearly miss Jan's tremendous energy and bright 
smile. Her upbeat attitude and persistence will continue to live in 
each and every person she touched.

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