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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. MONICA DE LA CRUZ
of texas
in the house of representatives
Ms. DE LA CRUZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the incredible 105th birthday of Mrs. Ofelia Mata Lugo.
and family. As a young woman, she worked tirelessly harvesting crops before settling in Mercedes with her husband, Leonel, to raise their family. Through every chapter of her journey, including achieving her lifelong dream of becoming a United States citizen in 1967, her spirit has always shone bright.
13, and a great-grandmother of 24. Her life has been filled with countless moments of joy, from cheering on the Mercedes Tigers and the Dallas Cowboys, to standing proudly beside her son, Leonel, Jr., as he retired from the United States Army.