[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING ALICIA ESPINOZA, SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE FINANCIAL 
                          CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 7, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Alicia Espinoza, Small 
Business Advocate Financial Champion of the Year.
  Alicia works as a Commercial Loan Officer for the Commerce Bank where 
she makes and services all types of loans. With over 9 years banking 
experience, Ms. Espinoza offers clients a wealth of banking knowledge 
and financial understanding.
  Alicia strives to provide personalized attention to her customers. 
She knows them all by their names, not their account numbers. By 
offering each customer individualized consideration and tailored 
advice, she is able to maximize the success of her business 
transactions. Alicia works hard to serve the needs of her clients, 
often working beyond a banker's traditional hours.
  I am honored to recognize Alicia Espinoza as the Small Business 
Advocate Financial Champion of the Year. Alicia's exceptional efforts 
continue to perpetuate the economic and social development of her 
community.

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