[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 26 (Friday, February 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING ROBERT C. MORALES

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                             HON. WILL HURD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 12, 2016

  Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Mr. Robert C. Morales.
   Mr. Morales passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. He was well 
known in Van Horn, Texas for his outstanding leadership in the 
community. Not only did he provide Van Horn with a timely and reliable 
news source, but he also mentored unemployed youth, played the organ at 
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, and was a member of a local band, 
Los Pecadores. Mr. Morales also served on the Culberson-Allamoore ISD 
School Board, Culberson County Property Tax Appraisal District Board, 
and the Town of Van Horn Zoning Board.
   Mr. Morales was raised in Van Horn, graduated from Van Horn High 
School in 1976, and earned a college degree from the University of 
Texas at Austin. After graduation, he worked for the Laredo Morning 
News and the City of Laredo, later accepting jobs at Enron and Dr 
Pepper. His contributions to the town of Van Horn and the 23rd 
Congressional District of Texas have been integral to the community and 
will not be forgotten. On behalf of the 23rd Congressional District of 
Texas, I thank Mr. Morales for his involvement in Van Horn and his 
dedication to serving others. May he rest in peace.

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