[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 20, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E956]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING CARLOS TAMAYO

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Carlos Tamayo. Through the creation of La Tortilla Factory with his 
family, Mr. Tamayo helped contribute to his community by increasing the 
diversity of cuisine in the area, providing jobs and livelihoods for so 
many.
  Mr. Tamayo was born in Nebraska in 1946 to a family of five sons. 
After attending college in Arizona, Mr. Tamayo and his wife moved to 
Fremont, California, where they found inspiration to partner with his 
parents to create La Tortilla Factory,
  La Tortilla Factory was founded in August of 1977 in Santa Rosa, 
California. It began as a family-run restaurant owned by Mr. Tamayo's 
parents, and siblings, and quickly expanded into a business that 
focused solely on producing tortillas. The factory's growth led to more 
than 300 new job opportunities for the local community.
  Mr. Tamayo has dedicated his life and work to helping others through 
a variety of roles. He served in the United States Army during the 
Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971. After earning his master's degree, he 
took on a job as a financial analyst at the National Economic 
Development Association and worked to help Latino individuals who were 
interested in a career in business.
  Mr. Tamayo was heavily involved in decision-making and financial 
components of La Tortilla Factory, and served as the business' Chief 
Executive Officer, Chairman, and President throughout its duration. La 
Tortilla Factory's success as the main tortilla distributor for the 
United States is in part due to Mr. Tamayo's expertise.
  Mr. Tamayo was well-known in his community, and will be remembered as 
friendly, passionate, and incredibly intelligent. He was dedicated to 
his family, and travel was a huge part of his life. Mr. Tamayo was also 
inspired by his parents. They raised a family and achieved success in 
the United States after his father immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico 
through the Bracero program, and his mother's parents immigrated to the 
U.S. Mr. Tamayo passed away on July 29, 2022, and he will be greatly 
missed by all.
  Madam Speaker, it is evident that Mr. Tamayo has left a tremendous 
impact on the community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we 
honor his legacy here today.

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