[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 341ST DISTRICT COURT JUDGE ELMA T. 
                             SALINAS ENDER

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the important 
achievements of Judge Elma T. Salinas Ender in Laredo, Texas of my 
Congressional District.
  Appointed as Judge of the 341st District Court by Governor Mark 
White, Judge Elma T. Salinas Ender became the first Mexican-American 
woman appointed and elected to a district court bench in state and U.S. 
history. Her knowledge and commitment that she has brought to the bench 
has made her an inspiration too many.
  Professional activities include: member of the Governor's Juvenile 
Standards Task Force; the Funding/Judiciary branch of Government in 
Texas; State Bar of Texas; and has served on the Texas Bar Association 
council for ``Women in Law.'' Judge Salinas Ender is involved in 
numerous civic and community activities, i.e. Laredo 1010 Youth Task 
Force; Communities in Schools; and Leadership Laredo.
  She holds a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary's University School of 
Law in San Antonio, Texas. Judge Salinas Ender is a fine example to 
women in our community, demonstrating what hard word and dedication can 
accomplish.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have this opportunity to recognize the 
contributions of Judge Elma T. Salinas Ender.

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