[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 48 (Thursday, April 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E644]
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                        HONORING RUBEN M. GARCIA

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2006

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Ruben M. Garcia 
on his 75th birthday and for his remarkable dedication to the City of 
Laredo, Texas.
  Ruben M. Garcia was born on April 27th, 1931, to Manuel B. Garcia and 
Elena Montemayor, in Laredo, Texas. He graduated from Martin High 
School in 1950 and served his country in the Korean War. After his 
wartime service, he returned back to Laredo and married Helen Ramirez.
  Mr. Garcia has admirably served the community of Laredo, Texas, 
through his membership and work in several civic, social, educational, 
and governmental organizations such as the Federal Reserve Bank of San 
Antonio, Central Power and Light Board, Laredo Junior College, Laredo 
Development Foundation, Laredo Chamber of Commerce, South Texas Private 
Industry Council, Laredo International Fair & Expedition.
  In addition to his community service, Mr. Garcia was honored as the 
Laredo Morning Times Man of the Year in 1974. Since his retirement from 
his family business in the construction industry, he has dedicated 
himself to raising cattle. For his dedication and hard work in the 
ranching industry, he was honored as Rancher of the Year by the Laredo 
International Fair and Expedition in 2006.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this time to recognize the 
bravery and dedication of Ruben M. Garcia.

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