[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 30 (Monday, March 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E442-E444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SAN ANTONIO COUNCILMAN RICHARD PEREZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and 
congratulate Richard Perez for his commitment to serving his fellow 
citizens of San Antonio, Texas.
  Richard Perez is the representative for San Antonio's City Council 
4th District. He was raised by his parents in the exact district that 
he represents today, so it goes without saying that he is familiar with 
the area and its needs.
  But his life of service to the community does not begin with his 
current role as a city council member; he has held various positions in 
city planning in such cities as Laredo and Austin that experienced 
tremendous city growth during his service. He has also worked at the 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as the Special 
Assistant to the Deputy

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Secretary for three years, thus giving him a thorough understanding of 
the federal governments workings in communities like that which he 
represents now.
  In 2001 Councilman Perez returned to his childhood home of San 
Antonio to assist in managing his families' small business Fairway 
Landscape and Nursery Inc. It is through this position that he observes 
the challenges and obstacles facing small businesses of San Antonio.
  Mr. Speaker, Councilman Richard Perez understands the concerns of the 
citizens, small businesses and everything else that is the great city 
of San Antonio. It is because of this connection with the populace and 
his long standing record of public service that I am proud to let the 
people know of the commitment of Richard Perez to the community.
    

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