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Rep. Bautista delivers personal tribute and requests adjournment in memory of his father
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Summary
Representative Bautista asked the House to adjourn in memory of his father, recounting his immigrant journey, community contributions, and legacy; colleagues offered condolences and a resolution was left on the desk for signatures.
Representative Bautista addressed the chamber on March 10, 2026, requesting that the House adjourn in memory of his father. In a personal and extended floor statement he recounted his father's life story — arriving as an immigrant, building a business that supported local culture and neighborhood economic activity, sponsoring youth sports and civic events, and later succeeding in real estate after a fire destroyed his nightclub.
Bautista described his family background and how his father's perseverance shaped his own public service. He introduced friends and family in the gallery, including Councilman Franklin Solano and Jacqueline Perez, and concluded by asking the House to honor his father in the permanent record. Multiple colleagues offered condolences from the floor.
The presiding officer accepted the request; a resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Francisco J. Bautista was read by the clerk and left on the desk for additional signatures and transmittal.
Representative Bautista's remarks emphasized gratitude, immigrant contribution to civic life, and the importance of family memory; the chamber observed a moment of silence and adjourned in memory of the named individuals.
