[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 25 (Friday, February 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MEXICO'S SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, ENRIQUE MARTINEZ Y 
                                MARTINEZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 13, 2015

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture, Enrique Martinez 
y Martinez.
  Secretary Martinez y Martinez's career has been characterized by 
extraordinary leadership and service to the people of Mexico. Before 
beginning his career, Secretary Martinez y Martinez attended the 
Monterrey Institute of Technology, where he majored in economics. From 
1976 to 1978, he served as State of Coahuila Treasury Undersecretary in 
charge of revenues. He next served as Mayor of Saltillo, Capital of the 
State of Coahuila from 1979 to 1981. In 1981, he became Coahuila State 
General Secretary, and served in this position until 1987.
  Other leadership roles Secretary Martinez y Martinez has held include 
Chairman of the State Electoral Commission, State of Coahuila Municipal 
Development Director, Chairman of the National Conference of Governors 
(CONAGO), Chairman of the Border Governors Conference, Chairman of the 
Public Administration National Institute in the State of Coahuila, 
Federal Congressman in Mexico's 54th and 57th Congress, Chairman of the 
Regional Development and Production Support Committee, and Member of 
the Treasury and Public Credit Committee. From 1999 to 2005, he served 
as Governor of the State of Coahuila. He assumed the role Secretary of 
the Agriculture, Cattle Industry, Rural Development, Fishery and Food 
Ministry in 2012. Secretary Enrique Martinez y Martinez's service 
exemplifies a shining example of humility and dedication.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize 
Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture, Enrique Martinez y Martinez for his 
many accomplishments and great contributions to our neighbor to the 
south.

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