[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 206 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING THE LIFE OF PETER ARAM KEZIRIAN

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2021

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Mr. Peter Aram 
Kezirian, who passed away at the age of 67. Although he will be 
remembered for his service in the military and his contributions to the 
community of Fresno, California, he will mostly be remembered for his 
devotion to his family and friends, who he was always there for, 
whenever they needed him.
  Peter graduated from Central High School and earned a bachelor's 
degree from California State University, Fresno. He was a hard worker 
and spent his entire life working for the Kezirian family businesses. 
First, he worked at Rolinda Farmers Store until 1997, when the store 
closed; and then he worked at managing the family farm,
  Peter dedicated 30 years of his life serving with the 144th Fighter 
Wing of the California Air National Guard. Achieving the rank of Master 
Sergeant, he retired with an honorable discharge in 2003. When he was 
not serving in the military, he continued his work with the family 
businesses, and loved watching his favorite sports teams play. He loved 
the San Francisco Giants and was a true fan of the Chicago Bears. When 
it came to NASCAR, he was a grand prix enthusiast.
  Peter is survived by his mother Alice Kezirian; brothers Vaughn 
Kezirian (Ann) and Robert Kezirian, sisters Terry Kezirian, Paula 
Cunningham (Brian), and Janice Kezirian (Dalton Bennett). He leaves 
behind his many nieces and nephews, family members and dear friends.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life 
and achievements of my friend, Peter Aram Kezirian. He was a respected 
member in the community, a loving son and brother and a veteran, who 
had a passion for life and the people of the Central Valley.

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