[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING ROGER GARZA

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 25, 2015

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
accomplishments of retiring City Councilman Roger Garza of Pleasanton, 
Texas. He has proudly represented the people of District 5 for eighteen 
years and has been crucial to the growth and prosperity of Atascosa 
County and the City of Pleasanton.
  A lifelong resident of Atascosa County, Mr. Garza attended Jourdanton 
Elementary and graduated from Pleasanton Independent Schools. After 
graduating, Roger enrolled in San Antonio College where he studied oil 
painting, still life portraits, and photography. With a keen interest 
in and talent for art, Mr. Garza went on to open Pleasanton Floral 
Photography and Tuxedo in 1975, which he still owns and operates today.
  As a small business owner and Atascosa County native, Mr. Garza has 
long-been active in local community and political affairs. Prior to his 
election to Pleasanton's City Council, he was a key player in the 
successful redistricting of Atascosa County. This success is what 
prompted him to run for Pleasanton City Council eighteen years ago. 
During his eighteen-year tenure on the city council, Roger Garza has 
supported and overseen the development and completion of the Pleasanton 
Civic Center, the cleaning of the Atascosa River, and the approval of 
the construction firm for a new fire station.
  In addition to his exemplary career as a public servant and small 
business owner, Mr. Garza is a committed husband and father of five.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize 
Councilman Roger Garza for his eighteen years of service to the City of 
Pleasanton.

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