[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 4, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     TRIBUTE TO MAYOR JOE CANCHOLA

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 1994

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to pay 
tribute to Joe Canchola, who has served as the mayor of Nogales, AZ for 
the past 2 years.
  Nogales, home to approximately 20,000 citizens, shares its border 
with the State of Sonora, Mexico, 60 miles south of Tucson. While the 
city has a colorful and proud history, it is not without its problems, 
many of which derive from its location on the border. The array of 
Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the border issues both in the 
United States and in Mexico often cause confusion. Mayor Canchola has 
worked diligently with the Federal, State, and local agencies in 
getting the government to be more responsive to the needs of Nogales 
and other Arizona border communities.
  In addition to improving the quality of life for those residing in 
Nogales, AZ through his position as mayor, Mr. Canchola spends a 
substantial amount of his personal time volunteering in the community. 
A few of his activities include raising funds for the Muscular 
Dystrophy Association and the March of Dimes and providing scholarships 
for both Mexican and American students.
  Mr. Canchola has received numerous awards and honors over the years 
including being selected as one of the five finalists for the national 
retailer of the year. He is a former chairman of the U.S. Hispanic 
Chamber of Commerce, and is currently chairman of the U.S. Border 
Mayors Conference. In addition, he serves on the board of directors of 
Tucson Electric Power, the advisory board of the Northern Trust Bank of 
Arizona, and is a member of the Executive Board of the Hispanic 
professional action committee, a founding member of the Ronald McDonald 
House in Tucson, and a member of the McDonalds Corp. national operators 
advisory board.
  Mr. Speaker, Joe Canchola has been a dedicated and successful mayor. 
Although, the people of Nogales will miss the leadership that Mayor 
Canchola brought to his job as mayor, we all look forward to his 
continued work in the community. Again, I would like to reiterate my 
appreciation to Joe Canchola for all of his hard work.

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