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| CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2144-3 | 2006-12-08 | 109 | 2 | A TRIBUTE TO MR. CRUZ BUSTAMANTE JR. | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2144 | E2145 | [{"name": "Jim Costa", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2144 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2144-E2145] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] A TRIBUTE TO MR. CRUZ BUSTAMANTE JR. ______ HON. JIM COSTA of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and join my colleagues Mr. Cardoza, Mr. Radanovich and Mr. Nunes in honoring and remembering the life of Mr. Cruz Bustamante Jr., who passed away on Friday, December 1, 2006. Mr. Bustamante was a respected member of his community and his memory will forever be cherished. Mr. Bustamante, was born on November 2, 1933 in Loving, New Mexico. In his youth, he and his family left New Mexico and made California's San Joaquin Valley their new home. Cruz graduated from Dinuba High School and [[Page E2145]] Mohler Barber College. He successfully pursued careers as a barber and later as the Administrator for the Greater California Employment Program and United Health Centers. Like his son, Cruz, who served two-terms as the California's Lieutenant Governor and as a Member of the State Assembly representing the San Joaquin Valley, Mr. Bustamante also had an appetite for public service and never shied away from the opportunity to influence change in his community. Following that passion, he served the City of San Joaquin both as a member and Mayor Pro Tem. In addition, many civic, educational and community boards and committees were the beneficiaries of Mr. Bustamante's interest in his community's welfare. Mr. Cruz Bustamante Jr. is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Dominga and their children: Cruz M., Belinda, Dorothy, Ron, Andrew and Naomi. Also surviving him are nine siblings, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Although his passing leaves a community in mourning, his devotion to his family, loyalty to friends, and commitment to helping others will never be forgotten. I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family and friends, and reassure them that his memory will live on through the lives he so graciously touched. ____________________ |