[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 3, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E253-E254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF ANNE LOUISE LOPEZ GASTON

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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 honor the life of Anne 
Louise Lopez Gaston, who passed away on February 17, 2020. Anne was a 
lifelong resident of west Fresno and was actively involved in the 
community, volunteering her time for many causes.
  Anne was born on July 9, 1951 in Fresno, California to Howard Lopez 
and Estella Pearson Lopez. Anne was a cosmetologist by profession, but 
she spent much of her time volunteering for causes that were close to 
her heart. Anne was involved with numerous ministries including, the 
West Side Church of God, Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries, 
a ministry volunteer at the Chowchilla Women's Prison, Missionary Mary 
Circle at 2nd Baptist Church, Jacob's Well-a Jesus Ministry, West 
Fresno Ministerial Alliance, and Component Choir Northern California 
Chapter. Anne has also volunteered as Past Vice President of Black 
Political Council, was a lifelong member of the NAACP, served on the 
Martin Luther King Unity Committee for the City of Fresno and much 
more.
  Anne married Richard Damaree Gaston and the two were married for 32 
years at the time of her passing. They were deeply committed to each 
other and loved serving their community. Together they were the proud 
godparents to I'sonn Wright, Cesar Chavez, and Donte Demery. They were 
also Big Brother and Big Sister to DeShawna Porter.
  Anne is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Estella Lopez, 
and brother Donald Demery. She is survived by her husband Richard 
Demaree Gaston, brothers and sister-in-law Don and Margie Lockett, 
brother and sister-in-law, Everett and Gail Gaston, sister-in-law 
Theresa Demery; nieces and nephews,

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Heather, Summer, Christopher, Marla, Monica, Candy, Donte, and many 
more beloved friends. She is survived by her four-legged children that 
she loved very much.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in celebrating the life of Fresno community member Anne Louise 
Lopez Gaston. I join her family and friends in celebrating her life and 
service to others.

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