Mr. Speaker. I rise today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the extraordinary life of Ms. Irene Rios de P6rez. a woman who exhibited great strength and determination over the years to overcome obstacles and achieve success for herself and her family. Born April 22. 1911 in the village of Santa Rosa. Dorado. Puerto Rico. Irene persevered to overcome the challenges of an early orphaned childhood. She later married Don Francisco Perez Ramos. and emigrated to New York City with her husband and seven childrenPatricia. Elizabeth. Iris. Manuel. Samuel. David. and Francisco. Working to make a home for her family in New York City.
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