Carlos’ inspirational story is one to share.  As a young child living in his home state of Zacatecas, Mexico, he learned to help prep family meals with his mother. Roasting chiles was one of his favorite things to do. He recalls the savory aromas that filled the entire house. 

In 1980, at the age of 20, he ventured to the United States to find the American Dream. He spoke only Spanish. Only speaking Spanish he enrolled in English classes. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan implemented an amnesty program that gave undocumented immigrants the opportunity to become legal residents if they had arrived in the country prior to January 1, 1982 and had no history of crimes, could read, write, and speak English and pass a civics test.  Carlos enrolled in night classes and worked hard to learn civics. He successfully passed his interview in English and civics, and proudly earned his citizenship