[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF JOSEFINA ORTEGA

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2023

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
celebrate the 100th birthday of Josefina Ortega.
  Josefina was born February 10, 1923, in Contla, Jalisco, Mexico. She 
migrated to the United States in 1961, starting a new life in the City 
of Pomona. For 18 years she worked as a seamstress at Betty Oden 
Dresses in Walnut, California--famous for their vintage ruffle lace 
tulle and church dresses. In 2015, she became a proud naturalized 
citizen of the United States.
  On behalf of the 35th Congressional District, I congratulate Josefina 
on this incredible milestone. It is my honor to represent courageous 
people like her. I am grateful for her 62 years of residency in my 
district. I was honored to join her and hear her sing at her 100th 
Birthday celebration. I hope that she enjoys much happiness in the 
coming year.

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