[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 125 (Friday, September 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1356]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING LILIA ``LILY'' PEREZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 20, 2013

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the late Lilia 
``Lily'' Perez for her dedication to the City of Laredo and the 4th 
Precinct of Webb County.
  Miss Lilia ``Lily'' Perez was born March 11, 1932 and passed away on 
September 11, 2013. ``Lily'', as she was affectionately known by her 
friends and loved ones was a lifelong resident of Laredo, Texas.
  During her lifetime she was involved in retail business as an 
employee for S.H. Kress Department Store and as a manager with J.C. 
Penney. Miss Perez also became one of the most recognizable figures in 
her parish of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. For many years, her 
determination and leadership helped make numerous parish fundraisers 
major successes. She was also passionately involved in the collection 
and distribution of food and other necessities to the families and 
people of need in the area.
  Apart from her services to the community through her parish and the 
retail sector, she became the first woman to be the Commissioner of 
Webb County's 4th Precinct. She proudly served from November 8, 1982 to 
December 31, 1984. To thank her for this great accomplishment and her 
activities as a humanitarian, Webb County officials named a 
neighborhood center or ``concilio'' after her. The Lilia Perez 
Neighborhood Center offers vital services and counseling to the 
community such as, utility assistance, rental assistance, grocery and 
meal distribution.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the time to recognize the 
dedication, accomplishments, and commitment of the late Lilia ``Lily'' 
Perez. Thank you for this time.

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