[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 100 (Thursday, June 13, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E629]
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                   HONORING THE LIFE OF O. LOUIS SOTO

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2024

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, on May 8, 2024 we lost my father, Lou Soto. He 
was an amazing dad, loving husband, and joyful grandfather. He was a 
Navy veteran, computer programmer, as well as a football, baseball and 
basketball fan. He had a calm, loving, and amiable demeaner, one that 
inspired peace in others. He had many friends, loved to dance, grill, 
host BBQs and listen to music.
  His story embodied the American Dream. Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, 
he traveled to the mainland at nine years old. He then served in the 
Navy as a young man during the Vietnam era. He and my mother, Jean, 
bought their first home thanks to a VA Loan and attended college thanks 
to the GI Bill, where he took night classes to finish his degree while 
working in the day and raising his young family. He worked in computers 
and information technology for many years. He now leaves behind his 
wife Jean, son Lou, grandchildren LJ, Mateo, and Sabrina, and myself as 
well as many other family members. The imprint he has left on our 
lives, we will carry with us forever.
  He was a Catholic and man of faith. Our family will miss him dearly, 
knowing he now joins the angels, and is finally at peace.

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