[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E595]
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                      HONORING DELFINO LOZANO III

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2010

  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Delfino Lozano 
III. Mr. Lozano passed away recently, but will be remembered and 
honored for his kindness and contributions to the people of South 
Texas.
  Mr. Lozano was born in 1939 in Laredo, Texas, and spent the majority 
of his life in South Texas. He graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 
1958 and went on to St. Mary's University in San Antonio. Later, he 
joined the Air Force Reserves. During his time in the Air Force, he was 
on active duty during the Pueblo crisis for more than a year. Aside 
from serving his country, he co-founded Med-Loz Lease Service Inc., 
which is based in Zapata, Texas. He held an active role in the 
operations of the business, which placed as one of the Nation's top 500 
Hispanic-owned businesses in the ``Hispanic Business'' publication. 
Prior to his co-founding, he worked at the Texas Employment Commission 
and was also an avid rancher.
  While spending time with family and friends, Mr. Lozano was also 
deeply committed to community volunteer work. His service included the 
Zapata County Fair Association as past president and director, as well 
as the Zapata County Little League Organization as president. In 1989, 
the Lozano family was honored as Grand Marshals of Zapata County Fair 
Parade. Mr. Lozano's kindness and generosity touched many people in the 
form of scholarships, financial assistance for home acquisitions, and 
financial assistance for medical problems.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to have this opportunity to recognize the 
contributions of Mr. Delfino Lozano III. I thank you for this time.

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