[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 83 (Friday, May 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING MRS. SUSAN MARY MAHEU GUERRA

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 17, 2019

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Mrs. Susan Mary Maheu Guerra, who passed away on May 20, 2018. Ms. 
Guerra hales from my hometown of San Antonio. She is survived by her 
husband, Eliberto Guerra; son, Christopher Guerra; daughters, Jessica 
Guerra and Trina Bacon; and seven grandchildren. Her contributions to 
the San Antonio community will last for many years to come. She will be 
greatly missed.
  Mrs. Susan Guerra was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 12, 
1951 to Donald and Marilyn Maheu. Mrs. Guerra's journey began after 
being accepted at the age of 18 to the Order of the Daughters of 
Charity of St. Vincent de Paul at Guardian Angel Settlement in St. 
Louis, Missouri. She attended St. Louis University, receiving a 
bachelor's degree in social work.
  After serving nine years as a nun, Mrs. Guerra heard another calling 
to care for those in her community. She began working with juvenile 
probations and at-risk families. Upon marrying Eliberto Guerra and 
starting a family of their own, Mrs. Guerra desired to do more for 
children in need. In 1986, The Guerra Family established the Guardian 
Angel Child Development Center.
  With over 30 years of persistence and determination, Guardian Angel 
flourished enrolling over two generations of children. The center has 
provided many with a second home. Guardian Angel is now a beacon of 
hope in San Antonio and its Southside community. The center offers a 
broad range of after school and summer programs such as computer 
classes and performing arts.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to be part of a community that cherishes 
our future generations. Mrs. Susan Guerra's legacy will be felt by many 
as her commitment to child development has inspired many. To know of 
her work in bettering the lives of our kids is truly remarkable. I have 
no hesitation in saying that her legacy will endure.

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