[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 173 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1446]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING MR. DIEGO ZAMORA

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to honor Diego Zamora, who lost his life after a long battle with 
cancer at the age of 60. Over the past three decades, Diego built a 
highly successful law practice in Santa Fe and was a significant figure 
in New Mexico's legal community.
  Diego was born in New Mexico to a family with a history of success in 
the legal field. His father, Matias, served as a district court judge 
in San Miguel, Mora, and Guadalupe counties. His sister, Monica, also 
served as a district court judge in Albuquerque and now serves on the 
state Court of Appeals. His brother, Geno, serves as a Santa Fe city 
attorney and was previously a general counsel for Governor Bill 
Richardson.
  Following in his father's footsteps, Diego received his law degree 
from Georgetown University in 1984. For decades, he had a successful 
law practice with a focus on personal injury, wrongful death, 
employment, and civil rights cases. Fighting for the little guy was his 
passion, and he successfully took on powerful interests time and again 
in order to achieve justice for his clients. In addition to his 
intellect and passion, he was also known for his warm personality that 
allowed him to connect with juries.
  Diego also devoted a great deal of time to the New Mexico Lawyers and 
Judges Assistance Program, an organization that helps members of the 
legal community dealing with substance abuse issues. He took countless 
lawyers under his wing during difficult times and was known as a 
compassionate mentor for many. He was a true fighter and each challenge 
he overcame made him stronger. His compassion and strength defined him, 
especially in the face of adversity.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to express my sincere condolences to all of 
Diego's family and loved ones. I hope they are comforted by cherished 
memories of Diego, and by the fact that so many in our community mourn 
his loss and celebrate his life with them.

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