[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 27 (Wednesday, March 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E397]
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HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LAREDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD 
                       MEMBER JOHN PETER MONTALVO

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Laredo Independent 
School District Board Member John Peter Montalvo for a lifetime of 
distinguished public service.
  Mr. Montalvo was elected to the Laredo Independent School District 
Board of Trustees in May 2000. He is a retired employee of the U.S. 
Postal Service and former City of Laredo council member. He has 
contributed much of his time and efforts toward social causes.
  He has worked with numerous capital improvement projects which 
included housing rehabilitation, street paving and recreational parks. 
He also has initiated many health-related programs for low income 
citizens of his district.
  As the school board representative for District 3 he serves the 
parents and children of Bruni, Tarver, and J.C. Martin Elementary 
school, but believes in serving the community as a whole to give the 
children the best opportunities possible. Montalvo is an inspiration to 
all in his community, through his lifetime service to education and the 
children of Laredo.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have had this opportunity to recognize the 
dedication of Laredo Independent School District Board Member John 
Peter Montalvo, and I thank you for this time.

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