[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 26 (Friday, February 7, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF GRECIA NUNEZ

  (Mr. VASQUEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VASQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Grecia Nunez, a 
former intern in my office who recently passed away and joined our Lord 
in Heaven.
  Grecia was a force in southern New Mexico. She was passionate about 
conservation, and she brought her talents to organizations like New 
Mexico Wild. She also worked as a park ranger and helped young people 
experience the outdoors. She served in the Peace Corps abroad and was 
active in her church at home.
  Grecia's faith was her guiding light, and she was never shy about 
sharing that. When she came to my office, Grecia was studying to be an 
environmental lawyer. She was smart, kind, and passionate about public 
service.
  Grecia's warmth and enthusiasm affected everybody she worked with. 
Despite her own struggles, she arrived every day with the mindset to 
serve New Mexicans. Her work was truly inspirational, and her family is 
so incredibly proud of her.
  Grecia's light will forever shine in the hearts of her family and her 
many friends. I am grateful to have known her as she continues to 
inspire me to improve the lives of all New Mexicans. If we all shared 
in Grecia's grit and determination, we would all be much better off.

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