[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 195 (Friday, November 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING SAN ANTONIO VETERAN JESSE VIDALES

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 5, 2021

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr. 
Jesse Vidales who hails from my hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Mr. 
Vidales celebrated his 100th birthday this past August. Born and raised 
in San Antonio's Westside, Mr. Vidales emulates what it means to be a 
proud San Antonian. I am truly honored to recognize him this Veterans 
Day.
  Mr. Jesse Vidales was born on August 9, 1921 to Mr. Jose Ramos 
Vidales and Mrs. Maria Rios. At the time, Westside San Antonio 
experienced widespread poverty. Through their tireless efforts, the 
Vidales family rose above, knowing that education was the surest path 
to success. During the height of World War II, Mr. Vidales enlisted in 
the U.S. Army Air Corp where he served with Army Intelligence until the 
end of the war. After, Mr. Vidales married the love of his life, Mrs. 
Victoria Perez Vidales, and followed in his father's architectural 
footsteps and became a successful contractor for more than 50 years.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in commemorating the life of Mr. Jesse 
Vidales. I wish Jesse a happy 100th birthday and Happy Veterans Day. He 
has reached a milestone, and I thank him for his service to our country 
and community. May God bless and watch over him.

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