[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 99 (Thursday, July 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1050]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MIGUEL TIMOSHENKOV

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2013

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of Miguel Timoshenkov, for 42 years in the field of journalism. He 
began his career in Mexico; after 12 years and various publications, he 
joined The Laredo Morning Times. After 30 years he ended his tenure 
with the Morning Times.
  Mr. Timoshenkov received his degree in Communications from the Valle 
de Mexico University. Additionally, he has obtained various degrees 
from other prestigious institutions such as the Autonomous University 
of Tamaulipas and Texas A&M International University.
  After publishing an article in the '80s about the Mexican government 
and its role in media censorship during the elections, he was penalized 
and forced to leave his job, after which he was recruited by The Laredo 
Morning Times. Mr. Timoshenkov, by means of investigative journalism, 
has enlightened not only our southern neighbors but Americans alike.
  Mr. Timoshenkov's fearlessness and sense of commitment to his craft 
have garnered him many obstacles, security risks and multiple court 
appearances for his words. However, each and every time the charges 
lacked merit and one by one they were dropped. To many that would 
suffice as a deterrent, but he continued to delve and search for the 
facts.
  His extensive resume includes El Diario and El Manana and Grupo Radio 
Mil and Radiorama where he served as their news director.
  Mr. Timoshenkov's work has been recognized not only by the cities of 
Laredo, Nuevo Laredo but also by government agencies such as the 
Department of Homeland Security, the Chamber of Commerce, and United 
States Border Patrol.
  Over the years he has received many awards and accolades from various 
institutions, including a first, second and third place awarded by The 
Hearst Corporation.
  Mr. Timoshenkov has demonstrated a dedication to excellence for over 
40 years, and should take great pride in the work he has accomplished.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the commitment to service to 
our communities exhibited by the journalist Miguel Timoshenkov.

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