[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H5182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MR. CONRADO ``BETO'' VILLEGAS

  (Mrs. GRIJALVA asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a remarkable Arizonan and 
celebrate the 100th birthday of Mr. Conrado ``Beto'' Villegas.
  Reaching a century of life is an extraordinary milestone, and I was 
honored to join Mr. Villegas' family, friends, and neighbors in Nogales 
to celebrate this special occasion, highlighted by him taking over the 
dance floor with his wife at his birthday party.
  Mr. Villegas is a proud World War II veteran whose courage and 
selfless service continue to inspire all of us. Like so many of his 
generation, he answered our Nation's call in a time of great need, 
helping defend the freedoms we cherish today. His service and his life 
remind us of the enduring values of sacrifice, resilience, and 
commitment to country and community.
  I extend ``mil gracias''; ``1,000 thanks'' to Beto for his service, 
his example, and the extraordinary legacy he has built over the past 
100 years.
  On behalf of the people of Arizona's Seventh Congressional District, 
I extend my heartfelt thanks and wish him a very happy 100th birthday.
  ``Feliz cumpleanos. Que Dios lo bendiga''; ``Happy birthday. May God 
bless you.''

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