[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 38 (Wednesday, April 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E555]
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           HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALDERMAN PAUL GARCIA

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Alderman Paul 
Garcia for his public service to the city of Charlotte, Texas.
  Paul Garcia joined the Army when he was 19 years old. He served 
throughout Europe for 7 years on various assignments for the United 
States. During his stay in service, he received the Instructor of the 
Year Award in 1997 and the Joseph Hibbs Award. He was also awarded of 
the Kentucky Colonel Award from the Governor of Kentucky. In 1998, he 
retired after 20 years of service in the military.
  Mr. Garcia is currently serving his second term as Alderman Place 1. 
He works on several committees and fundraisers within the community. 
Currently Paul Garcia has been playing an active role in the 
establishment of a park in Charlotte.
  Paul Garcia lives in Charlotte with his wife Frances and they have 
two children together. As a pillar of his local community, he is a 
route manager for all of San Antonio and the surrounding country.
  Mr. Speaker, I am deeply proud to have been given this opportunity to 
recognize Alderman Paul Garcia of Charlotte for his dedicated public 
service.

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