[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CELEBRATING THE AZTECA WEDDING PLAZA

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                           HON. RUBEN GALLEGO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2023

  Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate over 70 years of 
the Azteca Wedding Plaza as the Torrez family heads into retirement. 
Founded in 1950 by Adolfo and Kay Torrez, their children, 
grandchildren, and great grandchildren have kept the family business 
thriving over the decades.
  Family has been at the center of everything at Azteca. For 
generations, the Torrezes have proudly served Phoenix families through 
quinceaneras, weddings. and many other special moments. To be part of 
memorable occasions and serve their community has been their motivation 
and constant goal throughout the years.
  Prolific entrepreneurs, Adolfo and Kay's first business was Mexican 
restaurant in downtown Phoenix. From there, they opened a bar, flower 
shop. furniture store, and eventually grew into Azteca Wedding Plaza--
an entire city block dedicated to the bridal industry. Azteca has been 
a mainstay in Phoenix's Latino community, providing a welcoming 
environment for generations of brides and grooms.
  Now, as a family, they have determined it is time to retire Azteca. 
Reaching this conclusion has not been easy, but their decision was 
fueled by one factor--family. Now, their plan is to spend more time 
with friends and family and to watch their community grow and prosper.
  I would like to congratulate the Torrez family on over 70 years of 
business and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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