[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E309]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   RECOGNITION OF MR. RAUL MAGDALENO

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2011

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to 
congratulate one of my constituents who will be honored for his 
extraordinary volunteerism leadership in the community. Mr. Raul 
Magdaleno will be presented with the MillerCoors 2010 Lider of the Year 
Award at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, 
February 24, 2011.
  Raul Magdaleno was the one among 12 Hispanic leaders chosen for 
outstanding contributions to his community through volunteerism at 
Parents Step Ahead/Padres un Paso Adelante. Mr. Magdaleno was selected 
through an online public voting campaign hosted from September 15 
through October 29, 2010. In compliment to his award, Parents Step 
Ahead will receive a $25,000 grant for a community leadership project 
in collaboration with MillerCoors. The focus of Parents Step Ahead is 
to encourage parents to participate in their children's education.
  Although this is a prestigious award, this is not the first honor 
bestowed upon this exceptional Dallasite. Mr. Magdaleno is a 2004 
recipient of the United States Congressional Gold Medal for his more 
than 29,000 hours of community service. He has clearly demonstrated his 
dedication to the Hispanic community and leadership ability to serve 
those in need. At present, Mr. Magdaleno oversees the office of 
Diversity and Community Outreach for Southern Methodist University's 
Meadows School of the Arts.
  Mr. Speaker, I salute Raul Magdaleno for his remarkable commitment as 
a servant leader. He is one that our youth across the nation can aspire 
towards to make this country a better place to live. In his own words, 
``Perseverance and determination triumphs over any disadvantage life 
may bring you.''

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