[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15660]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO TINA ROBLES

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation today to pay tribute to a remarkable woman from my 
district. Tina Robles of Grand Junction, Colorado just celebrated her 
87th birthday, and as her family and friends mark the occasion, I would 
like to honor Tina here today.
  Tina and her family embody the American dream. As Mexican-Americans, 
Sarah and her late husband Antonia raised their family to believe in 
the undying spirit of our great nation. They are proud of their dual 
heritage and have taught their kids that in order to succeed in America 
you need dedication, patience, and perseverance. At the same time, the 
family has maintained pride in their culture as Mexican-Americans, 
enriching this country while celebrating their diverse heritage. Today, 
Tina is the matriarch of a sizable extended family. With 14 children, 
52 grandkids, 60 great-grandchildren, and even 5 great-great grandkids, 
there is plenty of love to go around. However, even with so many 
relatives, Tina holds a special place in each of their hearts--I know 
they each join me in celebrating her 87 years.
  Mr. Speaker, Tina Robles's ability to raise a large, loving, and 
successful family exemplifies the characteristics that helped build 
this great country. I am truly honored to recognize her here today. I 
congratulate Tina for her success, wish her a happy birthday, and thank 
her for being such an outstanding role model for today's families.

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