[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING ROBERT SOSA

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2014

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retiring, 
Director of Foundation, Corporate, and Government Relation at 
University of the Incarnate Word, Robert Sosa. He has been Director of 
Foundation, Corporate, and Government Relations at OIW since 1992 and 
is ending his tenure after twenty two years. His tireless efforts have 
improved the community and served to better the development and 
progress for UIW.
  Robert Sosa was born in San Antonio, Texas. Sosa became the first 
person in his family to graduate from college, earning a Bachelor's and 
Master's degree in English from St. Mary's University. Prior to 
becoming the Director of Foundation, Corporate, and Government 
Relations he taught high school English for 7 years. Following his 
career as a teacher he worked at various marketing and advertising 
agencies before launching his own marketing and advertising company in 
the 1970s. In 1992 Sosa sold his business and returned to education 
when the president of the University of the Incarnate Word asked him to 
launch the university's grants operation. During his tenure at UIW Sosa 
has been responsible for attracting and managing the philanthropic 
interests of corporations, foundations, and the government. As 
Director, Sosa has dedicated his life to helping the university and 
community develop projects that serve low income residents and first-
generation college students. Under his direction the Department of 
Foundation, Corporate, and Government Relations at UIW has raised $100 
million dollars for scholarships, research, academic programs, 
construction, and healthcare services.
  Outside of his work as director Sosa has focused much of his time to 
teaching and community service. He taught English, Sociology, and 
Marketing at San Antonio College, UIW, and St. Phillips College. He has 
been a member of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Las 
Casas Foundation and Workforce Solutions Alamo. In addition, he has 
served as chairman of the board of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts center 
and has been a committee member of Leadership in San Antonio.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mr. Robert Sosa, retiring 
Director of Foundation, Corporate, and Government Relation at 
University of the Incarnate Word. His years of dedication and 
commitment to our community have truly impacted the quality of lives 
for the people of the city.

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