[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 3, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E252-E253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF ANTHONY EUGENE ROZA

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 2020

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize my cousin Anthony 
Eugene ``Gene''

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Roza on the special occasion of his 80th birthday. Gene is a beloved 
husband, father and friend to many.
  Anthony Eugene ``Gene'' Roza was born on January 24, 1940 to Georgina 
Cardoso Roza and Manuel J. Roza. In 1950, the Roza family moved to 
Fresno, California where Gene attended American Union Elementary School 
and Washington Union High School. Gene graduated high school in 1957 
and began attending classes at Fresno Junior College until 1960 when he 
enlisted in the United States Navy. He continued to serve for another 
four years until his honorable discharge in 1964.
  Gene began working for Pacific Telephone in 1966, owned by AT&T, 
until 1990 when he retired. After retiring, he began his second career 
in real estate sales. During his time working for telephone companies, 
he was a union representative. Additionally, he has worked on behalf of 
Senior Citizens issues through the California Alliance for Retired 
Americans at the local and state level. Gene was also a frequent 
contributor to the editorial page of the Fresno Bee.
  Gene is a loving family man and there is nothing he will not do for 
his family. Gene and his wife Mary Lou have been married for 28 years. 
Gene's family include his five children: Ernie, Tony, Damien, Terri and 
Kristi; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Gene 
as he celebrates his 80th birthday. I ask that you join me in wishing 
Gene continued health and happiness.

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