[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E370]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MAYOR BETTY FLORES

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 15, 2006

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Betty Flores, an 
accomplished mayor from my hometown of Laredo, Texas.
  Mr. Speaker, Mayor Flores was elected mayor of Laredo in 1998. Since 
then, she has worked tirelessly to bring Laredo into the 21st century 
with success and pride. Whether it be through economic development or 
the rich culture Laredo is known for, Mayor Flores has been there 
finding ways to advance the city's agenda.
  Last year, Laredo received its highest financial rating in its 227-
year history. This is the consequence of Laredo being one of the 
Nation's largest land ports, with 74 of the Fortune 100 companies and 
52 countries conducting international trade via the Port of Laredo.
  Mayor Flores has earned many awards including Laredo Times Laredoan 
of the Year and Texas Women of the Century from the Woman's Chamber of 
Commerce of Texas. This is Mayor Flores's last year in office, and she 
will be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have the opportunity to honor a citizen 
like Mayor Betty Flores.

                          ____________________