[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12250]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           BEATRIZ ARREDONDO

  (Mr. VARGAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the memory of Beatriz 
Arredondo, an inspiring woman who embodied the spirit of love and 
compassion.
  Beatriz, or ``Nena'' as she was called by her loved ones, passed away 
on June 28, 2013.
  Beatriz was born on January 16, 1943, in Tamaulipas, Mexico. At a 
very young age, she knew that she wanted to be a loving wife and 
mother, and she dreamed of one day seeing her grandchildren. She 
accomplished these goals magnificently.
  Fifty-four years ago, she met Ernesto Arredondo, Sr. and they were 
married for 46 years. They have four beautiful children--Ernesto, Jr., 
Edoardo, Everardo, and Elizabeth.
  Beatriz is survived by her husband, her children, and her 10 
grandchildren.
  As is said in St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy:

       She fought the good fight. She finished the race. She kept 
     the faith.

  She is now in God's arms.
  Our prayers are with the Arredondo family.

                          ____________________