speaker, i rise today in the memory of beatris ar embings dondo, a woman who embodied the spirit of love and compassion. she passed away june 28, 2013. she was born on january 16, 1943, in mexico. at a very young age she knew she wanted to be a loving wife and mother and dreamed of one day seing her grandchildren. she accomplished those goals magnificently. mr. vargas: 54 years ago, she met ernesto arredondo senior and they were married 46 years. they have four beautiful children, ernesto jr., eduardo, and elizabeth. beatriz is survived by her husband, her children and 10 grandchildren. as ised said in st. paul's second letter to timothy, she fought the good fight. the she finished the race. she kept the faith. she is now in god's arms. our prayers are with her family. with this, mr. speaker, i yield ack. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house the following personal requests. the clerk: leaves of absence requested for mr. barletta of pennsylvania for today and tomorrow and mr. horseford of nevada for today. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the requests are gr