[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO ADOLFO E. GUTIERREZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2006

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Adolfo E. 
Gutierrez for his induction as a laureate in the 2006 Laredo Business 
Hall of Fame, and for his incredible dedication to the City of Laredo, 
Texas.
  Adolfo E. Gutierrez was born and raised in Laredo, Texas. He 
graduated from J.W. Nixon High School in 1974 and graduated from Texas 
A&M University in 1977. Shortly after graduation, he started his first 
four businesses, Melanie's Auto Sales, Clark Car Clinic, Fancy G Iron 
Works, and later, 3-G Electrical Supply which he opened using the money 
from his first three businesses, at age 21 in Laredo.
  In 1979, Mr. Gutierrez married his high school sweetheart, Mary Alice 
York, and the couple have three children, Mary Kathryn, Adolfo Jr., and 
Amanda Leigh. At just thirty-nine years of age, Mr. Gutierrez joined 
Falcon National Bank as President and CEO.
  Under his leadership, Falcon Bank grew from 20 employees and $52 
million in assets to 245 employees and over $500 million in assets, and 
includes offices in San Antonio, Eagle Pass, Buda, McAllen, Del Rio, 
and offices in Guadalajara and Monterrey in Mexico.
  Mr. Gutierrez has admirably served the community of Laredo, Texas, 
through his membership and work in several civic, social, educational, 
and governmental organizations such as the Laredo Under Seven Flags 
Rotary Club, the Salvation Army, the March of Dimes, and the United 
Way. For his dedication and hard work in making the Laredo business 
community stronger and better, he will be honored by the Junior 
Achievement League in his induction into the 2006 Business Hall of 
Fame.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this time to recognize the 
bravery and dedication of Adolfe E. Gutierrez, and I thank you for this 
time.

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