[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 183 (Thursday, December 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2156]
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          COMMENDING REP. GONZALEZ'S CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2011

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Congressman Charles Gonzalez. I am sad that after seven great terms in 
the House, Congressman Charles Gonzalez will not be seeking reelection. 
Picking right up from where his father left off, Charles has been a 
tremendous leader for the people of the Texas 20th Congressional 
District and the United States.
  Charles and I share the honor of representing large Hispanic 
communities. As the Chairman of the Hispanic Caucus and his tenure in 
Congress, he has fought fiercely to better the lives of all Hispanics 
in America. We both proudly co-sponsored the DREAM Act. We both share 
the belief that everyone in America deserves the equal opportunity to 
pursue the American Dream.
  Charles and his compassion will be greatly missed. I wish him and his 
family all the best and more.

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