[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 133 (Friday, August 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CAYETANO CABRIELES

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 10, 2018

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. 
Cayetano Cabrieles who celebrated his 100th birthday and received the 
Champion of Life Award on August 7, 2018.
  Cayetano Cabrieles was born in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico in 1918. 
He worked on a ranch for much of his childhood, enduring adversity and 
overcoming many challenges. At the age of 23, Mr. Cabrieles married 
Juana Maria Mendoza, and together the couple raised four children. Mr. 
Cabrieles now lives in San Juan, Texas where he continues to work 
tirelessly to provide for his family.
  Though Mr. Cabrieles suffered many injuries while working, he 
nevertheless persevered. After a lifetime of strenuous work, Mr. 
Cabrieles retired at the age of 80 and now resides at the Palmas Health 
Care Center.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm honored to share Mr. Cayetano Cabrieles's life story 
and recognize this true pioneer on his 100th birthday. Congratulations 
again to Mr. Cabrieles on this major milestone.

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