[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 17 (Monday, January 28, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E97]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING EVA MARGARITA BRAVO

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                           HON. DEBBIE LESKO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 28, 2019

  Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate a life 
well-lived by Eva Margarita Bravo. At 58 years old, Eva passed away in 
a Mesa, Arizona hospital with her family by her side on December 7, 
2018.
  Eva was a native Arizonan, born on July 21, 1961 and was raised with 
seven brothers and sisters. She lived in Mesa for over thirty years of 
her life, where she raised two children, Cealia Bravo and Roberto Bravo 
III (Bobby), with her husband of thirty years, Roberto Bravo Jr. Eva 
faithfully served her community as a Medical Assistant, then a 
Certified Nursing Assistant. She proceeded to follow her passion and 
had a long, successful career in baking and cake decorating.
  Her son, Bobby, has served on my staff both in Washington, D.C. and 
Arizona for five years while taking care of his mother in her last few 
years of life. His dedication to his mother and family while working 
with distinction on my staff is admirable and inspiring.
  Eva was a great mother to her children. She leaves behind a legacy of 
love for her family and committed service to her community. It is 
impossible to write into words the impact and value a person's life has 
on another, but Eva will be greatly missed by her family, friends and 
the Mesa community. On behalf of Arizona's Eighth Congressional 
District, I extend my deepest condolences to Eva's children, Cealia and 
Bobby, their family, and their friends who mourn this loss.

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