[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H68]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                HONORING THE LIFE OF DONA ADELA OBREGON

  (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Dona Adela Obregon who passed away on December 14.
  Adela was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, where she met her husband and 
started a family. Eventually they made their way north in search of a 
better life for their children. Like many Mexican immigrants in my 
district, Adela was undocumented for several years. After two of her 
sons served in the U.S. Army, she applied for residency, and years 
later she became a citizen.
  Whether it was fighting for better healthcare for seniors in our 
State capital, or as president of the Harrison Park Seniors Club where 
she organized folkloric dance groups, or legendary games of loteria and 
much more, Adela became a pillar of our community.
  Throughout her life, Adela won many awards. Indeed, the list is far 
too long to mention in 1 minute, but they confirm what many in our 
community already know.
  Adela was the definition of service and activism. We are grateful for 
her life, and my heart is with her family as they mourn her passing.

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