[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 163 (Thursday, October 27, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1953]
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                            RED RIBBON WEEK

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 27, 2011

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for a very special occasion to 
congratulate all of the students who participated in the first annual 
Red Ribbon Poster Contest. I started the Red Ribbon Poster Contest in 
an effort to engage El Paso area students in this nationwide 
initiative. I encouraged students to join this effort by asking them to 
create and submit a poster incorporating ``Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to 
Life'' theme. More than 100 students from elementary, middle, and high 
schools submitted posters, and the winning posters are currently being 
displayed at El Paso's Main Public Library.
  Red Ribbon Week originated in 1988 for the purpose of honoring the 
life of DEA Agent Enrique ``Kiki'' Camarena, who was brutally tortured 
and killed by drug traffickers in Mexico 26 years ago. It is the 
largest advocacy effort in the nation for the prevention of drug use. 
By wearing a red ribbon during the week of October 23rd through the 
31st, students, counselors, parents, teachers, and community leaders 
come together across the country to demonstrate their opposition to 
drugs and to promote a drug-free environment.
  Approximately 80 million people participate in Red Ribbon Week events 
each year. Red Ribbon Week is dedicated to help preserve Camarena's 
memory and further the cause for which he gave his life: the fight 
against drug violence and drug addiction. I was fortunate to personally 
know ``Kiki'' Camarena while I was serving in the Border Patrol. It is 
fitting that our nation remembers him by observing Red Ribbon Week each 
year. The El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC), located on Fort Bliss and 
operated by DEA, was dedicated to the memory of Agent Camarena.
  This year's Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest winners are: Jonathan 
Lopez of O'Donnell Elementary School, Yesenia Webb of St. Piux School, 
Yari Castro of Immanuel Christian School, Ashley Mercado of Edgemere 
Elementary School, Andrea Castaneda of Faith Christian Academy, Jose 
Galarza of Ysleta Middle School, Nicole Luna of Hanks High School, 
Christian Rodriguez of Hanks High School, Christian Caballero of 
Parkland High School.
  I would also like to include in the Record a list of all the students 
who participated in the Red Ribbon Poster Contest.

       Aaron Ordaz, Abatrice Moncayo, Abby Castillo, Adriana 
     Escajeda, Aileen Velasquez, Aldo Yanez, Alec Warling, Alex 
     Britton, Alexah Delgado, Alexander Hutsell, Aliyah Guerrero, 
     Amber Ochoa, Amelia Gonzalez, Analiese Ramirez, Andrea 
     Castaneda, Angel Rodriguez, Angeline Ashley Martinez, 
     Annabelle Cordero, Annette Orquiz.
       Antonio Lopez Jr., Aparna Mangadu, Ariana Gonzalez, Ashley 
     Clinton, Ashley De La Rosa, Ashley Hernandez, Ashley Mercado, 
     Astryd Estrada, Athena Najar, Azul Saray Martinez, Bella 
     Ozomaro, Brandon Tellez, Brendan Galindro, Briana Carranza, 
     Brianna D. Sanchez, Brittney Baca, Bryan Arenivas, Casandra 
     Atilano, Cesar O. Davila, Cheyenne Jones.
       Christian Caballero, Christian Rodriguez, Christopher 
     Torres, D.J. Betancis, Daniela Tribaldos, Danielle 
     Darbonnier, Dante Amato, Danya Navarrette, Darcy Hdz, Dariana 
     Rubio, Dario Martinez, David Romero, David Samario, Destiny 
     Avila, Devon Segovia, Diego Cardenas, Diego Samaniego, Eileen 
     Matamoros-Horstman, Elizabeth Hernandez, Emilio I. Aguilar.
       Emily Feria, Fancie Loubet, Ghicel Nunez, Giseel Pulido, 
     Hailey Swisher, Ines Figueroa, Isaac Ramirez, Isai Guerrer, 
     Isaiah Gonzales, Isaiah Hernandez, Isaiah Orozco, Ivan 
     Arenivas, Ivan Palomars, Jacob Gutierrez, Jacob Parker, 
     Jacqueline Martinez, Jacqueline Olivas, Jacquelyn Garcia, 
     Jade Zamora, Janeth Escajeda.
       Janice Mendoza, Jasmin Espinoza, Jasmine Tomlinson, Jayda 
     Zamora, Jessica Gallegos, Jesus Sanchez, Jette Sagely, Joel 
     Rangel, Jonathan Lopez, Jonathan Ortega, Jose Alberto 
     Martinez, Jose Galarza, Joseline Avila, Joselyn Moreno, 
     Joseph Gomez, Julian Robledo, Julianna Pluma, Julie Escalera, 
     Julio Retana Rodriguez, Kara Reid.
       Katelyn Riffle, Katrina Jimenez, Kyler Z. Jones, Lazaro 
     Flores, Lennon Romo, Liliana Barrientos, Lynelle N. Villa, 
     Madison Routledge, Maria Cortez, Mark Usevitch, Marlene 
     Gonzalez, Megan Custer, Melissa Carrera, Mia Olivas, Michelle 
     Soto, Miguel Sotelo, Miguel Velazco, Milka Serrano, Monika 
     Ortiz, Monique Ramos.
       Naomi Nava, Natalia Bustillos, Nathan Gandara, Nathaniel 
     Lucero, Nicholas Salcedo, Nicole Luna, Noel Tamayo, Oscar 
     Valladolid, Paolo Velazquez, Paulina Acosta Amaya, Phuumin 
     Houser, Ravin Carico, Regina Perez, Robert Granados, Rosemary 
     Vozza, Rudy Meraz, Ryan Rose, Sabreeyah Moody, Samantha A. 
     Sanchez, Samantha Torres.
       Samuel Pardo Jr., Sarah Lovett, Selena Ogawa, Sergio Cox, 
     Severa Swiger, Shayla Rey, Simone Gordon, Sophia McCray, 
     Stephanie Siqueiros, Steven Felix, Toni Cobos, Trinity 
     Cordero, Victoria Mendez, Yamilet Acevedo, Yari Castro, 
     Yesenia Webb, Zianya Larios.

  Once again, I would like to congratulate this year's winners and 
thank all students and schools that participated in the Red Ribbon 
Poster Contest.

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