[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 4 (Friday, January 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E46]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING J. JORGE VERDUZCO

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 9, 2015

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of J. Jorge Verduzco of Laredo, Texas.
  Jorge Verduzco's extraordinary career has been characterized by 
global citizenship and community service. Before beginning his career, 
Mr. Verduzco earned a Bachelor's in International Relations from St. 
Mary's University, a Master's degree in Latin American Studies from 
Georgetown University, a second Master's from the American Graduate 
School on International Management, and he completed graduate programs 
in Bank Marketing and Commercial Lending.
  Jorge Verduzco worked in the Latin American and Administrative 
Bureaus of the U.S. Department of State for several years prior to 
joining the International Bank of Commerce in Laredo in 1981. With IBC, 
Mr. Verduzco has served admirably for over two decades. In addition, 
his economic development efforts along the Texas-Mexico border have 
been outstanding, serving as Chairman of the Texas-Mexico Authority 
Advisory Board, a member of the Policy Board of the Texas Department of 
Commerce, a founding member of the Border Trade Alliance and the 
Association of South Texas Communities, a founding Board Member of the 
Alliance for I-69 Texas, and a Board Member of the Texas Association of 
Business and Chambers of Commerce. His service exemplifies a shining 
example of humility and dedication.
  In addition to his exemplary career, Jorge Verduzco is a committed 
husband of forty five years, father, grandfather, and author of 
``International Relations, The Organization of American States.''
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize J. 
Jorge Verduzco for his many accomplishments and great contributions to 
the Laredo area. I thank you for this time.

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