[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO IRVING GREENBLUM

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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. Irving Greenblum 
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.
  Irving Greenblum was born in 1929 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and moved 
with his family as a young boy to the City of Laredo. He graduated from 
Martin High School in 1946 and later graduated from the University of 
Texas in 1950 with a degree in Latin-American economics.
  Mr. Greenblum has admirably served the community of Laredo, Texas, 
through his membership and work in several civic, social, educational, 
and governmental organizations such as the Banco BCH, Laredo 
Philharmonic, Children's Museum, San Antonio Manor Home for the Aged, 
Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center, Congregation Agudas Achim, and the 
DeMolay Masonic Children.
  In addition to his community service, Mr. Greenblum has served on the 
boards of International Bancshares Corp. and International Bank of 
Commerce. He currently serves as president and founding member of the 
Laredo Area Community Foundation. 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 Irving Greenblum, and I thank you for this 
time.

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