[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 114 (Friday, August 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1212]
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                     HONORING DR. JULIET V. GARCIA

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2013

  Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Juliet V. Garcia 
who is being honored with the 9th annual Award of Distinction from the 
Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas. This award recognizes her service 
and commitment to making the local community a better place, most 
notably as an advocate for increased access to higher education.
   Dr. Garcia became the first Mexican-American woman in the nation to 
serve as the president of a college or university when she was named 
president of Texas Southmost College in 1986. She is now president of 
the University of Texas at Brownsville where she continues to exemplify 
an extraordinary commitment to both the university and the community.
   A tireless advocate, Dr. Garcia's public service includes chairing 
the Advisory Committee to Congress on Student Financial Assistance as 
well as serving on the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence 
for Hispanic Americans. She is currently a member of the boards of the 
Ford Foundation, the Public Welfare Foundation, the Robert Wood Johnson 
Foundation, Humanities Texas, and Raise Your Hand Texas.
   Mr. Speaker, I appreciate having this opportunity to honor Dr. 
Juliet V. Garcia, one of the remarkable people I have the privilege of 
representing.

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