[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 27 (Wednesday, March 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E389]
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   HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LAREDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 
                         PRESIDENT DENNIS CANTU

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
public service of Laredo Independent School Board President Dennis 
Cantu.
  Dr. Cantu grew up in Texas, graduating from J. W. Nixon High School. 
He majored in Biology at Baylor University in Waco, and received his 
Doctorate in Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston at the 
age of 23. He specialized in internal medicine, and is currently a 
Board Certified Internist who practices at Laredo Medical Center and 
Doctor's Hospital.
  Dr. Cantu continues to serve the community as Medical Director of the 
Laredo Fire Department Paramedics. He was recently honored for his 
enormous contribution to the health and safety of Laredo when one of 
the Laredo schools was renamed the Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science 
Magnet School in his honor.
  Dennis Cantu is now serving his fifth term as President of the Laredo 
Independent School District Board of Trustees. He has been a trustee 
for 15 years, and has previously held the posts of Secretary and Vice 
President. Dennis Cantu is an invaluable resource for Laredo, Texas, 
and a tireless advocate for the health and education of his fellow 
citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have this opportunity to recognize Laredo 
Independence School District Board President Dennis Cantu, and to thank 
him for his service.

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