[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 50 (Friday, April 22, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FRIO COUNTY COMMISSIONER JOSE ``PEPE'' 
                                 FLORES

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the many 
accomplishments of Frio Precinct Four County Commissioner Jose ``Pepe'' 
Flores.
  Mr. Flores has a strong and varied background in public service. He 
graduated from Dilley High School, and from SuI Ross University in 1970 
with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry. He subsequently received his 
certification as a Medical Technician.
  He has worked as a drug abuse counselor, a college teacher at the 
University of Texas, and a Halliburton Oilfield Engineer, among other 
professions. He has also been part of several important community 
organizations, including the Tax Appraisal District, the Rio Grande 
Water District, and the Dilley Independent School District School 
Board.
  Mr. Flores now serves the public as County Commissioner for Frio 
County. He owns and operates a ranch in South Texas, and is married to 
Jennifer Flores, with whom he has two children.
  Mr. Flores has distinguished himself as an energetic, hardworking, 
and versatile businessman and public servant.
  The city of Dilley and the people of Frio County have benefited 
greatly from the work he has done, and I am proud to have the chance to 
thank him here today.

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