[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5649]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1998 NEW MEXICO PARENTS OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 1999

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring to your attention the 
recipients of the 1998 New Mexico Parents of the Year award. This award 
is administered by the New Mexico Parent's Day Coalition. As we 
recognize these parents, I thank them for the role they play in 
strengthening and restoring the foundation of our country--the family.
  Jerry and Debbie Dixon, Albuquerque
  Joe and Lori Chavez, Santa Fe
  Dr. Oscar and June Marquardt, Alamogordo
  Carl and Donna Londene, Albuquerque
  John and Belina Ortiz, Bosque Farms
  Charles and Karen Cooper, Albuquerque
  Nemesio and Marylou Martinez, Los Lunas
  Arthur and Lou Jauriqui, Albuquerque
  Glenn and Oma Warwick, Las Cruces
  Pastor Ira and Diane Shelton, Albuquerque
  Duc Vu and Nghi Nguyen-Vu, Albuquerque
  Please join me in thanking these parents for their dedication to 
raising good citizens and their contribution to New Mexico's future.

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