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E250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 3, 2020 HONORING THE 70TH BIRTHDAY OF in the same elementary school where her for 14 years. He served six years in the Utah FRANKLIN DELANO ROZA mother taught. This decision started Susie’s National Guard and he started a successful career of over twenty years dedicated to jobs real estate brokerage and development com- HON. JIM COSTA in public service. pany. Governor Herbert served as the past OF CALIFORNIA Susie spent time working in Miami-Dade president of the Utah Association of Realtors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County’s Superintendent’s Office and then be- and the past president of the Utah Association came a legislative aide for a member of the of Counties. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 School Board, Mr. Frank Bolanos. This experi- As governor, he has prioritized public edu- Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ence gave her a greater understanding of how cation—in a state with large families and many honor my cousin Franklin (Frank) Delano local policies can help students excel in the children to educate. That’s why his effort to Roza on the occasion of his 70th birthday. classroom, parents prepare their children, and build a vibrant economy has been so impor- Frank is a beloved husband, grandfather and teachers perform their jobs. It proved bene- tant, since a well-educated work force and friend to many. ficial when, in 2004, she served as Chief of well-paid jobs go hand-in-hand. Franklin (Frank) Delano Roza was born on Staff for the City of Doral’s founding mayor, Governor Herbert has led our state with January 30, 1950 to Georgina Cardoso Roza Mr. Juan Carlos Bermudez, for over eight compassion, supporting local efforts to reform and Manuel J. Roza. Frank is the 5th son and years. In this role, she strived to ensure that and improve our homeless services and wel- youngest child in a family of 6 children. As he the needs of students were met and devel- coming refugees to Utah. He was recognized shares a birthday with his parent’s favorite pol- oped city-wide education initiatives, including recently by the Utah Refugee Advisory Board, itician President Franklin D. Roosevelt, he was one centered on financial literacy. In 2012, which thanked him for asking the federal gov- named in his honor. Frank attended American she was elected to serve on Miami Dade ernment to let Utah take in more refugees. He Union Elementary School, Hamilton Middle County’s School Board, a position she cur- received a letter which said, in part, ‘‘Governor School and Fresno High School. After grad- rently holds. Herbert, you have touched the hearts of many uating Fresno High School in 1967, he at- Throughout her eventful life, Susie has prov- people in the refugee community by speaking tended classes at Fresno City College and en that she is a strongminded and driven indi- out nationally on behalf of—and for standing served in the United States Army. vidual, even in the most adverse of times. This with—Utah refugees.’’ It was signed by 30 In 1974, Frank began working for Pacifica was evident when, her daughter, Andrea, who leaders from a variety of Utah refugee groups Gas and Electric Company. He was eventually was an aspiring educator, tragically passed from countries including Somalia, Sudan, Bu- assigned to Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power away at the young age of twenty-one. Susie rundi, Cameroon, Liberia and Congo. Plant in Avila Beach, California and worked used Andrea’s passing as her compass and Governor Herbert’s wife, First Lady Jeanette there until his retirement in 2006. Even after dedicated herself even more to her commu- Herbert, has been an equal partner in his his retirement, he continued to go back and nity. In her daughter’s memory, she created service. As the owner and operator of a work outages several times a year. the Andrea Castillo Foundation, which gives childcare center and preschool for 23 years, In 1983, Frank married the love of his life scholarships to students majoring in Education Jeanette focused on an initiative known as Yvonne, and they have lived on the Central at public colleges and universities in Miami- ‘‘Uplift Families’’—with the goal of promoting California Coast for more than 40 years. Dade. Susie has ensured that her daughter’s good parenting skills, strengthening families Through this marriage, Frank has one stepson legacy will not be forgotten; she will live on in and offering resources to parents throughout and daughter-in-law Josh and Becky Sexton of every student who receives this scholarship. Utah. The Herberts are proud parents of six Coalinga, and is a grandfather to three beau- Madam Speaker, it has truly been a privi- children and numerous grandchildren. tiful granddaughters. lege to work with Susie Castillo over the years Governor Herbert, as the 17th Governor of Frank is the Roza family’s most prolific trav- and I greatly admire her commitment to Miami our state, has served us well. His legacy of eler. As a young man, he backpacked across Dade County. Her dedication and unwavering ‘‘hard work, inclusivity and compassion’’ will Europe and explored Canada. His travels in- spirit, even in the most trying circumstances, benefit Utahns for generations to come. clude Central America, South America, Eu- deserves our respect, and I ask my colleagues f rope, the Azores Islands, and Hawaii. Frank is to join me in recognizing this exceptional indi- PERSONAL EXPLANATION also an avid cyclist who has crossed the vidual. United States twice, from West to East and f East to West, while raising money for the Alz- HON. GREG STANTON heimer Association in honor of his mother who HONORING UTAH GOVERNOR GARY OF ARIZONA succumbed to the disease. When Frank is not HERBERT—RECEIVING THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES traveling, he is golfing. ‘‘GIANT IN OUR CITY’’ AWARD Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, on March me in honoring Franklin Delano Roza as he HON. BEN McADAMS 2, 2020, I missed votes due to a delay in my celebrates his 70th birthday. I ask that you join OF UTAH flight from Arizona. Had I been present, I me in wishing Frank continued health and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would have voted Yes on Roll Call No. 79, the happiness. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Fair Debt Collection Practices for f Servicemembers Act, H.R. 5003, and Yes on Mr. MCADAMS. Madam Speaker, I rise Roll Call No. 80, the Ensuring Chinese Debt RECOGNIZING SUSIE V. CASTILLO today to honor the Salt Lake Chamber’s 2020 Transparency Act, H.R. 5932. IN HONOR OF WOMEN’S HISTORY ‘‘Giant in our City’’ Award winner: Utah Gov- MONTH ernor Gary R. Herbert. f Governor Herbert is currently the nation’s HONORING 2019 ‘‘MR. AMIGO’’ HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART longer-serving governor. He has served as JULIO CE´ SAR CHA´ VEZ OF FLORIDA chair of both the Western Governors Associa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion and the National Governors Association. HON. FILEMON VELA During his time in office, he has worked to OF TEXAS Tuesday, March 3, 2020 build what is one of the country’s strongest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, in economies—as of January, Utah’s unemploy- honor of Women’s History Month, I rise today ment rate was the lowest ever recorded—at Tuesday, March 3, 2020 to recognize Susie V. Castillo, whose inspiring 2.3 percent. Utah also led the nation for its job Mr. VELA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to life journey and determined work ethic has creation rate in 2019. recognize the Charro Days Fiesta and to had a significant impact on all those around He has defined his mission by ‘‘The Utah honor the 2020 ‘‘Mr. Amigo,’’ chosen by the her. Way.’’ Mr. Amigo Association of Brownsville, TX, In 1961, her parents and two older brothers ‘‘Our state succeeds because of our people Julio Ce´sar Cha´vez. were forced into exile by the Castro dictator- and their culture of hard work, innovation, in- Charro Days dates back to 1937, when the ship and had to begin a new life in South Flor- dustry, inclusivity and compassion—that is the citizens of Brownsville organized the event in ida. Very quickly, Susie valued the importance Utah Way.’’ the midst of the Great Depression to celebrate of giving back to her community, and as a Governor Herbert was born in Utah County, the cultural heritage shared between Browns- young woman, began working as a secretary where he served as a county commissioner ville and its sister city, Matamoros, VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:05 Mar 04, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.005 E03MRPT1 dlhill on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with REMARKS March 3, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E251 Tamaulipas, across the border in Mexico. RECOGNIZING JANET FACE GLASS- REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF Since 1964, the ‘‘Mr. Amigo’’ award has rec- MAN IN HONOR OF WOMEN’S HIS- CAPT. BRIAN F. BOYCE, USN (RET.) ognized an outstanding Mexican citizen who TORY MONTH has made a lasting contribution to the friend- HON. TIM RYAN ship and understanding of the United States OF OHIO and Mexico. ‘‘Mr. Amigo’’ acts as an ambas- HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sador between the United States and Mexico OF FLORIDA Tuesday, March 3, 2020 and presides over the annual Charro Days Fi- esta. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr.