Governor congratulates resident commissioner, who has a baby on the way

By THE STAR STAFF

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia offered Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón congratulations on social media Sunday in response to the news from the resident commissioner that she and her husband, José Yovín Vargas, are going to be parents.

“Congratulations Jenniffer and Jovín! Children are a great blessing,” the governor posted on his Facebook page, where he also shared the resident commissioner’s announcement. “May God bless this new family. A big hug!”

Many more messages of congratulations appeared on González Colón’s own Facebook page on Sunday afternoon after she posted the announcement.

“Today my husband and I want to share our deep joy!! One of the most special moments in our lives,” the resident commissioner’s message read.

“We will be parents!!”

“Our family today grows larger for the Glory of God!” she added. “Today we have more strength than ever, full of enthusiasm, hope and commitment to Puerto Rico. We want the best for them and for all our people

“Our happiness is enormous and will undoubtedly be a greater force to continue our commitment to life. We were looking forward to this blessing. We are extremely grateful and will begin to shape what will be a Family for God.”