[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO R. DAVID GUERRA

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                          HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 12, 1998

  Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor to stand before you to 
pay homage to a man who has made such a difference in his community. 
Mr. R. David Guerra, President and Director of the International Bank 
of Commerce in McAllen, Texas, has been awarded the Cultural Leader of 
the Year Award by the South Texas Symphony Association.
  Mr. Guerra, a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at 
Rutgers University, soon began a prestigious career with the U.S. 
Treasury Department. He was commissioned in 1977 as a National Bank 
Examiner, Comptroller of the Currency. During this period, David 
received numerous achievement awards and participated in various 
special projects throughout the United States. In 1981, David became 
Executive Vice-President and Director of the International Bank of 
Commerce in Laredo, Texas, including the title of Vice President of 
International Bankshares, Inc. Adept in banking and management, David 
earned the title of President in 1990, and continues to lead seventeen 
International Bank of Commerce branches in South Texas in a successful 
banking enterprise.
  Though his accomplishments within the banking industry are quite 
impressive, David has worked to extend his success to his community. 
David is active in numerous civic, political and professional 
organizations. In addition to his career accomplishments, he offers his 
business knowledge as Director of the Independent Bankers Association 
of Texas, and has served as President and Director of the Laredo 
Development Foundation, Director of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, and 
the Corporation Director and Vice Chairman of the McAllen Economic 
Development Corp. Presently serving as Director of the Texas Higher 
Education Board and Director of The University of Texas-Pan American 
Foundation, David firmly believes in supporting students seeking 
further education. As a past Director and current Pace Setter Chairman 
of United Way of Hidalgo County, he is making a difference in the lives 
of the children who are the future of our community. Also the Director 
of McAllen Performing Arts, Inc., and past Director of the Hidalgo 
County Historical Museum, David promotes his cultural environment so 
often neglected by others.
  R. David Guerra's commitment to education, enrichment, and 
achievement has made him a catalyst for accomplishment in his 
community. His ambition and commitment serves as standards for all 
leaders to admire. He has gained my admiration as a businessman, and my 
respect as a community leader. It is my pleasure to see him named the 
1998-1999 Cultural Leader of the Year.
  I wish for David, his wife, and his two children all the blessings 
that are mine to give. I look forward to your future works, and thank 
you for being a model for your community.

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