[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15554]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING BOUNCER SENA

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                             HON. TOM UDALL

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 11, 2005

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I 
rise today to pay homage to John ``Bouncer'' Sena who passed away on 
June 26, 2005 at the age of 77. A mentor, friend and family man, he 
leaves behind relatives who loved him, friends who admired him, 
students who respected him and a city that mourns him.
  At age eleven, John was told that he looked like a ``bouncer'' and 
the nickname stuck with him the rest of his life. As a sophomore, 
Bouncer Sena was a tackle on the Santa Fe High School football team 
that won the state championship in 1943. He graduated from the College 
of Santa Fe in 1951 with a degree in business administration but 
devoted his life to education.
  Married to Bernadette Ortiz in 1958, Bouncer Sena was the father of 
one son and three daughters who gave him six grandchildren. Bouncer was 
a family man, proud of his Spanish heritage. He loved the annual 
traditions of Fiesta de Santa Fe and the Procession.
  Bouncer Sena was the vice principal for 25 of the 33 years he was 
employed by Santa Fe High School. During his years at the school he 
coached the sophomore basketball team and is also credited with 
creating the Career Day program. He was well-liked and respected by the 
students, their parents and his co-workers at the school.
  Political aspirations led Bouncer Sena to seek and win two terms on 
the Santa Fe County Commission. While serving on the Commission, he was 
instrumental in the creation of the Santa Fe Water Board. He was named 
Chairman of the Santa Fe County Commission in 1978.
  Mr. Speaker, in 1990, Bouncer Sena was named a ``Living Treasure of 
Santa Fe,'' undoubtedly for his dedication and good works in the 
community. Many people were touched by his kindness over the years. 
Bouncer Sena was truly a unique individual who will be greatly missed 
but never forgotten.

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