[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 40 (Tuesday, April 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E597]
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                          HONORING DAVID ALLEX

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 1997

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend David Allex of 
Harlingen, TX, and to commend his life's work of improving the economic 
conditions of south Texas.
  David is a legend in south Texas. He has served as the president of 
the Harlingen Industrial Foundation, Inc. [HIFI] since its inception in 
1968. That is an incredible tenure, but David Allex is quite the 
economic pioneer. Few people have had the effect that David has had on 
the economic fortunes of the south Texas business and professional 
community. David is leaving HIFI, and his presence will be sorely 
missed.
  During David's tenure, his efforts attracted a host of industries to 
the south Texas area. He was actively involved in bringing the 
following companies to the Rio Grande Valley: Tex Steel, Fruit of the 
Loom, Anderson, Greenwood and Co., Valley International Cold Storage, 
Atlantic-Durant Technology, Inc., Tadim, Levi Strauss, William Carter 
Co., Velcon Filters, and Aloccorp.
  The high unemployment rate in the valley has always been my paramount 
concern since coming to Congress. These companies would not have 
relocated to south Texas if not for David's assertiveness and 
commitment to the economic development of our area. His vision, 
innovation, and ideas have made the valley a force in our Nation's new 
economy.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the quality, 
loyalty, integrity, and accomplishments of David's service to the 
economy of south Texas. I offer David my personal thanks and best 
wishes.

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