[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
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      RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ANDREW ``PETE'' SANCHEZ, JR.

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2015

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of Andrew ``Pete'' Sanchez, Jr., a native of my hometown of New 
Orleans, Louisiana. I especially wish to congratulate him on becoming 
the 100th King of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club. It is my 
distinct privilege to recognize him here today for this accomplishment.
   Following in the footsteps of his father, Andrew Sanchez, Sr., Mr. 
Sanchez joined the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club in 1994. Since then, 
he has occupied numerous leadership positions within Zulu. He has 
served on the Zulu Board of Directors for the past nine years, and is 
Zulu's representative to Mayor Mitch Landrieu's Mardi Gras Advisory 
Council.
   In addition to his work with Zulu, Mr. Sanchez is a dedicated family 
man and has been active in his community. He has received awards for 
his work with Toys for Tots, serves as a Commissioner on New Orleans 
Board of Zoning, and in November, was appointed by Mayor Landrieu to 
the New Orleans Cultural and Historical Committee. He is a proud 
graduate of McDonough #35 Senior High School and Southern University 
A&M College. He is married to Dr. Janice Sanchez, and the proud father 
of Ashley Nichelle Sanchez. This year, he will get a chance to share 
the honor and joy of being Zulu royalty with his wife, as Dr. Sanchez 
will reign alongside him as the 79th Queen of Zulu. This will be a 
special time for the family, and we are very proud of him. The 
commitment that Mr. Sanchez shows to his family and his community is an 
example to all of us. The hard work and dedication of Mr. and Dr. 
Sanchez to improving the community and raising a strong family gives us 
hope and promise for the future of our city.
   In closing Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate Mr. Andrew Peter 
Sanchez, Jr. on his coronation as the 100th King of Zulu and wish him a 
successful reign as King Zulu, 2015.

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