[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H6012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING 100TH BIRTHDAY OF CARLOS MANUEL HALLEY

  (Mr. GIMENEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th 
birthday of Mr. Carlos Manuel Halley, an extraordinary member of our 
south Florida community who embodies perseverance, family, and the 
pursuit of freedom.
  Born November 4, 1925, in Santiago de Cuba, Mr. Halley married 
Marcilia Mancebo de Halley and built a beautiful family.
  Following the Cuban revolution, as a man of deep conviction who 
believed in liberty and democracy, Mr. Halley made the difficult 
decision to leave his homeland.
  Mr. and Mrs. Halley and their five children settled in Miami, 
determined to rebuild. Through his faith and perseverance, all of his 
children became professionals, and his legacy now extends to 56 family 
members.
  Surrounded by his family and loved ones, he celebrates this 
remarkable milestone. Mr. Halley remains full of life. He enjoys 
spending time with friends, charming everybody with his humor, and he 
still proudly considers Burger King as his favorite restaurant.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Mr. Carlos Manuel 
Halley and recognizing the strength of his faith, the love of his 
freedom, and deep devotion to family.

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