[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 28 (Thursday, March 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE EXEMPLARY WORK OF EDDIE AGUILAR

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary work of 
Eddie Aguilar of Seguin, Texas for his dedication and commitment to 
community service. Eddie Aguilar has made the people of my 
Congressional district proud, by tirelessly dedicating his time to many 
non-profit organizations.
  Mr. Aguilar is a self-proclaimed ``full-time volunteer,'' since his 
retirement from military service. He has been an active volunteer with 
the Salvation Army, The Cranny, and the Guadalupe Family Violence 
Shelter. The life lessons that Eddie gained while he served two years 
in the United States Army, and fifteen years as a U.S. Marine have 
aided him when he volunteered his help during times of disaster; such 
as floods and fires that have affected his community.
  Eddie also holds the position as disaster relief coordinator with the 
Salvation Army, and he formally served as a board member of the 
Guadalupe Family Violence Shelter and The Cranny. His work with the 
women's shelter and various children's groups has not gone overlooked.
  Mr. Aguilar was honored by the Seguin community when Councilwoman Jo 
Anne Sutherland nominated him for the 2004 Time Warner Hometown hero 
award, many of his family and friends were in attendance when he 
accepted this award during a banquet in San Antonio, Texas. Honorees of 
this award are considered to be among the best of the community, and it 
is an opportunity to honor the area's un-sung heroes.
  Aguilar takes no credit for his work, and praises his 78-year-old 
mother as being his constant inspiration. He recognizes his mother with 
instilling in him the belief of making a difference in someone's life 
and to think of others well-being ahead of his own.
  I believe Mr. Aguilar has the qualities that make up a great citizen 
of Seguin. He demonstrates great dedication to community service, and I 
am further impressed by the little credit he wishes to receive for his 
work.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm proud I have had this opportunity to recognize the 
noble service of Eddie Aguilar.

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