[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 188 (Tuesday, October 26, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H5883-H5884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING JESSE AND ROSEMARIE GOMEZ

  (Mr. MRVAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)

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  Mr. MRVAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the late 
Jesse Gomez and his lovely wife, and good friend of mine, Rosemarie 
Gomez.
  Jesse was elected East Chicago city councilman in 1963, making him 
the first person of Hispanic descent to be elected to political office 
in East Chicago. Jesse's time in office opened political doors for the 
Hispanic community throughout the city and northwest Indiana.
  Jesse's wife, Rosemarie, was elected to replace him on the council, 
making her the first Hispanic female to serve in political office in 
East Chicago. Rosemarie dedicated much of her time to the East Chicago 
Public Library, volunteering countless hours to help support readers 
and future leaders. Rosemarie was also very proud to help decorate an 
annual Mexican-themed Christmas tree for the library's ``Christmas 
Around the World'' exhibit.
  Madam Speaker, our Nation's success is reliant upon the rich heritage 
and cultural diversity of its people, including the extraordinary 
contributions of citizens such as Jesse and Rosemarie Gomez.

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