[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 38 (Wednesday, April 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E562-E564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ATTORNEY JOAQUIN L. RODRIGUEZ

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize attorney Joaquin 
L. Rodriguez for his many years of service and civic involvement.
  Born and raised in Uvalde, Texas, Mr. Rodriguez first attended 
Southwest Texas Junior College before transferring to University of 
Texas at Austin and attaining a B.A. in Government. Later, Mr. 
Rodriguez attended the Texas Tech School of Law and obtained a Doctor 
of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law.
  After passing the Texas Bar in 1982, Mr. Rodriguez started his legal 
career and quickly became partner at Knickerbocker, Cowan, Heredia & 
Rodriguez law firm in Eagle Pass, TX. Over the years of his career, Mr. 
Rodriguez has mainly dealt within the area of personal injury and the 
representation of Plaintiffs.
  In 1997, Mr. Rodriguez became a founding partner at Rodriguez & 
Muniz-Berain Law Firm and worked there for 11 years. Afterwards, Mr. 
Rodriguez found Joaquin L. Rodriguez & Associates in 1999 and has since 
been working there, serving the citizens of Eagle Pass.
  While living and working in Eagle Pass, TX, Mr. Rodriguez has 
continued to involve himself and serve in the civic community. Among 
his involvements, Mr. Rodriguez has served as Chairman of the Eagle 
Pass Housing Authority, Legal Counsel of the City of Eagle Pass Library 
Foundation, and as Advisory Board Member on a number of local Texas 
banks. Mr. Rodriguez was also elected as Mayor of Eagle Pass with an 
impressive 94 percent vote in May, 2002.
  Among his honors and awards, Mr. Rodriguez was distinguished as 
``Professional of the Year'' in 1999 by the Eagle Pass Business 
Journal. He also became a Keeton Fellow of the University of Texas 
School of Law Alumni Association in 2001.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been my pleasure today to recognize the 
accomplishments and services of Mr. Joaquin L. Rodriguez.

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                       SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, agreed to by the Senate on February 
4, 1977, calls for establishment of a system for a computerized 
schedule of all meetings and hearings of Senate committees, 
subcommittees, joint committees, and committees of conference. This 
title requires all such committees to notify the Office of the Senate 
Daily Digest--designated by the Rules Committee--of the time, place, 
and purpose of the meetings, when scheduled, and any cancellations or 
changes in the meetings as they occur.
  As an additional procedure along with the computerization of this 
information, the Office of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this 
information for printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the 
Congressional Record on Monday and Wednesday of each week.
  Meetings scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2005 may be found in the 
Daily Digest of today's Record.

                           MEETINGS SCHEDULED

                                APRIL 11
     9:30 a.m.
       Foreign Relations
         To hold hearings to examine the nominations of John 
           Robert Bolton, of Maryland, to be U.S. Representative 
           to United Nations, with the rank and status of 
           Ambassador and U.S. Representative in the Security 
           Council of the United Nations, and Representative to 
           the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United 
           Nations during his tenure of service as Representative 
           of the United States of America to the United Nations.
                                                            SD-419
     2 p.m.
       Commerce, Science, and Transportation
         To hold hearings to examine S. 241, to amend section 254 
           of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds 
           received as universal service contributions and the 
           universal service support programs established pursuant 
           to that section are not subject to certain provisions 
           of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the 
           Antideficiency Act.
                                                            SR-253
       Armed Services
       Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee
         To hold hearings to examine the Chemical Demilitarization 
           Program of the Department of Defense in review of the 
           Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2006.
                                                            SR-222

                                APRIL 12
     9:30 a.m.
       Armed Services
       To receive a closed briefing regarding assessment of Iraqi 
           Security Forces.
                                                            SR-222
     10 a.m.
       Commerce, Science, and Transportation
         To hold hearings to examine the nominations of Michael D. 
           Griffin, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the 
           National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Joseph 
           H. Boardman, of New York, to be Administrator of the 
           Federal Railroad Administration, Nancy Ann Nord, of the 
           District of Columbia, to be a Commissioner of the 
           Consumer Product Safety Commission, William Cobey, of 
           North Carolina, to be a Member of the Board of 
           Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports 
           Authority, Floyd Hall, of New Jersey, to be a Member of 
           the Reform Board (Amtrak), and Enrique J. Sosa, of 
           Florida, to be a Member of the Reform Board (Amtrak).
                                                            SR-253
       Energy and Natural Resources
         To hold hearings to examine developing a reliable supply 
           of oil from domestic oil shale and oil sands resources, 
           focusing on opportunities to advance technology that 
           will facilitate environmentally friendly development of 
           oil shale and oil sands resources.
                                                            SD-366
     2:30 p.m.
       Energy and Natural Resources
       National Parks Subcommittee
         To hold hearings to examine management and planning 
           issues for the National Mall, including the history of 
           the development, security projects and other planned 
           construction, and future development plans.
                                                            SD-366
       Armed Services
       SeaPower Subcommittee
         To hold closed hearings to examine Navy shipbuilding and 
           industrial base status in review of the Defense 
           Authorization Request for fiscal year 2006; to be 
           followed by an open hearing in SR-232A.
                                                            SR-222
       Aging
         To hold hearings to examine role of employer-sponsored 
           retirement plans in increasing national savings.
                                                            SD-106

                                APRIL 13
     9:30 a.m.
       Foreign Relations
         To hold hearings to examine the nominations of Daniel 
           Fried, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant 
           Secretary of State for European Affairs, and Robert 
           Joseph, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of State for 
           Arms Control and International Security.
                                                            SD-419
       Indian Affairs
         To hold oversight hearings to examine Indian Health.
                                                            SR-485
       Judiciary
         To hold hearings to examine securing electronic personal 
           data, focusing on striking a balance between privacy 
           and commercial and governmental use.
                                                            SD-226
     10 a.m.
       Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
         To hold hearings to examine the Federal Home Loan Bank 
           System.
                                                            SD-538
       Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
         Business meeting to consider the nomination of Lester M. 
           Crawford, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Food and 
           Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services.
                                                            SD-430
       Armed Services
       Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee
         To hold hearings to examine high risk areas in the 
           management of the Department of Defense in review of 
           the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2006.
                                                           SR-232A
     11:30 a.m.
       Energy and Natural Resources
         Business meeting to consider pending calendar business.
                                                            SD-366
     1:30 p.m.
       Armed Services
       Personnel Subcommittee
         To hold hearings to examine active and Reserve military 
           civilian personnel programs in review of the Defense 
           Authorization Request for fiscal year 2006.
                                                           SR-232A
     2 p.m.
       Judiciary
       Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
         To hold hearings to examine judicial activism regarding 
           federal and state marriage protection initiatives.
                                                            SD-226

                                APRIL 14
     10 a.m.
       Energy and Natural Resources
         To hold hearings to examine S. 388, to amend the Energy 
           Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Secretary of Energy to 
           carry out activities that promote the adoption of 
           technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity and 
           to provide credit-based financial assistance and 
           investment protection for projects that employ advanced 
           climate technologies or systems, to provide for the 
           establishment of a national greenhouse gas registry.
                                                            SD-366
       Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
         To hold hearings to examine lifelong education 
           opportunities.
                                                            SD-430
       Veterans' Affairs
         To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on 
           Veterans Affairs to examine the legislative 
           presentations of the Military Officers Association of 
           America, the National Association of State Director of 
           Veterans Affairs, AMVETS, the American Ex-Prisoners of 
           War, and Vietnam Veterans of America.
                                                          345 CHOB
     2:30 p.m.
       Judiciary
       Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship Subcommittee
       Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Security Subcommittee
         To hold joint hearings to examine deportation and related 
           issues relating to strengthening interior enforcement.
                                                            SD-226

                                APRIL 19
     10 a.m.
       Foreign Relations
         To hold hearings to examine the Near East and South Asian 
           experience relating to combating terrorism through 
           education.
                                                            SD-419
       Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
         To hold hearings to examine S. 334, to amend the Federal 
           Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 
           importation of prescription drugs.
                                                            SD-430

                                APRIL 20
     10 a.m.
       Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
       Education and Early Childhood Development Subcommittee
         To hold hearings to examine early childhood development.
                                                            SD-430

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       Small Business and Entrepreneurship
         To hold hearings to examine the small business health 
           care crisis, focusing on alternatives for lowering 
           costs and covering the uninsured.
                                                           SR-428A
     2 p.m.
       Armed Services
       Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee
         To hold hearings to examine the readiness of military 
           units deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 
           and Operation Enduring Freedom in review of the Defense 
           Authorization Request for fiscal year 2006.
                                                            SR-222

                                APRIL 21
     9:30 a.m.
       Foreign Relations
         To hold hearings to examine the anti-corruption 
           strategies of the African Development Bank, Asian 
           Development Bank and European Bank on Reconstruction 
           and Development.
                                                            SD-419
     10 a.m.
       Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
         To hold hearings to examine Association Health Plans.
                                                            SD-430
       Veterans' Affairs
         To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on 
           Veterans Affairs to examine the legislative 
           presentations of the Fleet Reserve Association, the Air 
           Force Sergeants Association, the Retired Enlisted 
           Association, and the Gold Star Wives of America.
                                                          345 CHOB
     2:30 p.m.
       Judiciary
         To hold hearings to examine the patent system today and 
           tomorrow.
                                                            SD-226

                                APRIL 26
     10 a.m.
       Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
       Retirement Security and Aging Subcommittee
         To hold hearings to examine pensions.
                                                            SD-430

                                APRIL 27
     9:30 a.m.
       Indian Affairs
         To hold oversight hearings to examine regulation of 
           Indian gaming.
                                                            SR-485
     10 a.m.
       Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
         Business meeting to consider pending calendar business.
                                                            SD-430

                                APRIL 28
     10 a.m.
       Foreign Relations
         To hold hearings to examine U.S. Assistance to Sudan and 
           the Darfur Crisis.
                                                            SH-216
       Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
         To hold hearings to examine Higher Education Act.
                                                            SD-430

                                 MAY 11
     9:30 a.m.
       Judiciary
         To hold an oversight hearing to examine the Federal 
           Bureau of Investigation's translation program.
                                                            SD-226

                              SEPTEMBER 20
     10 a.m.
       Veterans' Affairs
         To hold joint hearings with the House Committee on 
           Veterans Affairs to examine the legislative 
           presentation of the American Legion.
                                                          345 CHOB

                             CANCELLATIONS

                                APRIL 19
     10 a.m.
       Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
       Retirement Security and Aging Subcommittee
         To hold hearings to examine pensions.
                                                            SD-430

                             POSTPONEMENTS

                                APRIL 12
     9:30 a.m.
       Foreign Relations
         To hold hearings to examine U.S. agricultural sales to 
           Cuba.
                                                            SD-419