[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23407]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO BEN PEREA

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress today 
to pay tribute to an outstanding citizen from my district. Ben Perea of 
Pueblo West, Colorado selflessly dedicates his time and services to 
helping the children of a Mexican orphanage. His hard work and 
dedication are an inspiration, and I am honored to recognize him here 
today.
  Once a month for the past two years, Ben has made the long trip from 
Pueblo West to Chihuahua, Mexico to deliver clothing, food, and 
supplies to the 120 children of the Casa Hogar Misericordia (House of 
Mercy) orphanage. His devotion and selflessness have improved the lives 
of countless children.
  Ben collects all of the supplies that he can and then takes them 
himself to the children of Chihuahua. Though Ben helps the children 
obtain more than just food and clothing, in November of 2002, he was 
able to secure a 72-seat school bus for the orphanage to help these 
children attend school.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand and recognize the selfless actions 
of Ben Perea. His dedication and service have improved the lives of 
hundreds of children. I join with my colleagues in commending Ben for 
his endless work and wish him the best of luck in all of his future 
endeavors.

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