[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 27 (Tuesday, March 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E320-E321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MR. RICHARD FIMBRES ON HIS SELECTION AS ``MAN OF THE YEAR'' BY 
              THE TUCSON METROPOLITAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 12, 2001

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize an 
outstanding individual who was recently recognized for his exemplary 
work and dedication to his community. On February 27, Mr. Richard G. 
Fimbres was honored by the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce as 
their ``Man of the Year.''
  Mr. Fimbres' work throughout the community is evidenced by the time 
and energy he devotes to so many organizations throughout the City of 
Tucson and Pima County. The League of United Latin American Citizens 
(LULAC), the Knights of Columbus, the Tucson/Pima Arts Council, the 
Pima Youth Partnership, the United Way, and the Childrens Action 
Alliance are just a few of the entities he commits his energies to.

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  He has helped raise funds for local youth programs, establish drug 
education and prevention programs, and raise scholarship funds for 
underprivileged students. He has also developed youth leadership 
training seminars and established a youth education program assisting 
children with their reading skills. He contributes to various local and 
state policy boards regarding important issues such as education, 
immigration and redistricting.
  Mr. Fimbres' standing as a community leader is evident by the respect 
and recognition he receives and for his countless hours of work on 
behalf of his community. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in 
recognizing this outstanding citizen and role model whom I am also 
proud to call my friend.

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