[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 144 (Thursday, October 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2064]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO HENRY B. GONZALEZ

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                               speech of

                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 7, 1997

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Congressman Henry 
B. Gonzalez who, after 36 years of service, is resigning from Congress 
this year. I would like to join my colleagues in honoring this great 
leader.
  Congressman Gonzalez leaves a legacy of hard work and dedication to 
his constituents as well as the entire country. He provided leadership 
by serving diligently as the House Banking Committee chairman from 1989 
to 94, where he shepherded 71 bills through the legislative process 
from introduction to enactment into law.
  Congressman Gonzalez is a role model for young men and women as well 
as the Hispanic community. Before serving in Congress, he operated a 
Spanish-English translating business with his father and taught math to 
veterans and citizenship classes to resident aliens seeking 
citizenship. He went on to serve his constituents of San Antonio as a 
member of the city council for 3 years and then as State senator for 
nearly 5 years.
  Congressman Gonzalez is a devoted public servant who will be missed 
by all of his colleagues. I am very proud of his achievements and 
contributions to our country.

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