[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21166]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO MR. LOUIS GOUVEIA

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Louis Gouveia, a native 
of Pomeroon, British Guyana who was born on December 23, 1899 in 
recognition of his 102nd birthday celebration.
  Mr. Louis Gouveia is the last of ten siblings. Mr. Gouveia completed 
high school and worked with his father for several years prior to 
coming to the United States in 1921. He did various odd jobs before 
obtaining his license as a taxi driver.
  Mr. Gouveia married Doris Jardine from Grenada on February 10, 1924. 
They were blessed with four children, three boys, and one girl. His 
loved ones adore him dearly.
  Mr. Gouveia enjoys reading the newspaper daily and keeping abreast of 
current events. Throughout his life, he has traveled to various 
countries like Haiti and England as well as the African continent.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Gouveia, who now resides at the Marcus Garvey 
Nursing Home, is a pleasant person who participates to his fullest 
capacity in everyday life activities, and as such, he is more than 
worthy of receiving recognition today.

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