[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 13018]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO SOFIA GUANA

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I rise today in celebration of one 
of Nevada's own, Sofia Guana, on her 100th birthday. Her dedication to 
community service is commendable, and I am proud that she calls Nevada 
home.
  After Sofia came to Carson City, NV, just more than 20 years ago, she 
dedicated her time to investing in the Silver State. Whether it was 
through working for the University of Nevada's Cooperative Extension or 
volunteering for the local senior citizen's center, Sofia's commitment 
to the betterment of her State and community is commendable. She serves 
as an example to us all, and I hope that many more will follow in her 
footsteps.
  Sofia's dedication to the betterment of others does not stop with her 
local community of Carson. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-
grandmother, she is the lifeblood of her family.
  Mr. President, I am proud to call Sofia one of Nevada's own and wish 
her a very happy 100th birthday. On behalf of the State and the 
residents of Carson City, I thank her for her service and wish her all 
the best.

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