[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1925]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      ACKNOWLEDGING MANUEL ESQUEDA

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2000

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to honor and recognize the 
outstanding contributions of Manuel Esqueda, a man who has devoted much 
of his life serving the community of Orange County.
  A survivor of the USS Princeton, he returned a Second World War 
veteran to his home in Santa Ana. An employee of Bank of America since 
1946, he served the institution for 32 years, while retiring as bank 
manager in 1978.
  Manuel is a perfect example of how one man can make a difference. He 
has taken the initiative to provide 1,078 students with scholarship 
awards under the banners of the Gemini Club, Time and Time Again, and 
Serafines de Orange County/California Angels. Mr. Esqueda is a positive 
role model for the surrounding community and a mentor of our youth. He 
has brought experience, dedication and a passion to comfort those who 
are so much in need.
  The contributions and the lasting legacy that he will leave behind is 
a testament of his hard work of which we are all so proud of. I urge my 
colleagues to please join with me today as we honor Mr. Manuel Esqueda, 
a caring man who is committed to his profession and to the betterment 
of our community.

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