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To recognize and celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Cirilo and Maida Barroso.
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WHEREAS, Cirilo and Maida Barroso were married in Cayajabos, Cuba on September 17, 1961; and
WHEREAS, Cirilo and Maida Barroso later immigrated to the United States in April 1970 and moved to Columbus in June 1970; and
WHEREAS, Cirilo and Maida Barroso, along with their two eldest daughters, became United States citizens in 1977; and
WHEREAS, Cirilo and Maida Barroso are the proud parents of three wonderful children: Paula Barroso Jones, Maria Barroso and Lourdes Barroso de Padilla. They are also the grandparents of three grandsons and four granddaughters as well as the great grandparents of a great grandson and a great granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Cirilo and Maida Barroso currently reside at 317 South Weyant Avenue in Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Cirilo and Maida Barroso are active members of Santa Cruz Church, the first and oldest Spanish-speaking church in the city; and
WHEREAS, Cirilo Barroso owned the first Latino grocery store in the city and later retired from Limited Credit Services. Maida Barroso retired from Roxanne Laboratories; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we do hereby recognize and celebrate the 50 years of marriage of Cirilo and Maida Barroso.