CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF TRINIDAD CASILLAS

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Record: Extensions of Remarks
Section type: Recognition
Chamber: House
Date: May 20, 2026
Congress: 119th Congress
Why this source matters: Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.

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HON. NORMA J. TORRES

of california

in the house of representatives

Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Trinidad Casillas' 100th birthday.

Mr. Casillas was born in Los Angeles on May 23, 1926, as the fifth child among ten children. When he was 28, he married Delia Casillas. The two have shared 72 years of marriage and have spent 60 years in the Inland Empire.

In 1966, Trinidad and Delia purchased a home in my hometown, Pomona,

California. The two have called Pomona home for more than fifty years.

Mr. and Mrs. Casillas have built a remarkable family, consisting of their five children, 22 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.

For 30 years, Trinidad served as a metal finisher for a government

contractor, specializing in airplane parts. His contributions to this crucial industry enhanced its ability to support our Nation's infrastructure and national defense.

Beyond his impactful service as metal finisher and as a beloved

family-member, Mr. Casillas has been an active member of the Washington Senior Center in the City of Pomona for 26 years. At the Senior Center, he joins his neighbors in recreational activities including dominoes and billiards.