[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 26 (Friday, February 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E177-E178]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING JOSE ANTONIO MEADE KURIBRENA-

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 12, 2016

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mexican Secretary of 
Social Development Jose Antonio Meade Kuribrena, who has been 
recognized as a 2016 Senior Internacional Award recipient by the LULAC 
Council 12 in Laredo, Texas. For over 30 years, LULAC Council 12 has 
recognized Latinos on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border for their 
service to the community and exceptional individual achievements.
  Secretary Jose Antonio Meade was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and is 
an economist, lawyer, diplomat and currently serves as Mexico's 
Secretary of Social Development. He received his degree in Economics 
from the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico one of Mexico's 
preeminent institutions of higher learning. He continued his education 
at Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, where he studied law and 
also received his PhD in Economics from Yale University. He served as a 
professor at ITAM and Yale University. He has received recognition for 
his research on Economic Analysis of the Law and has also been given 
the National Tlacaelel Award.
  Throughout his illustrious career, Secretary Meade has served his 
country in several important posts such as: Chief Executive Officer of 
the National Bank for Rural Credit, Chief Executive Officer of 
Financiera Rural, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Finance and Public 
Credit, and Secretary of Foreign Relations.
  Secretary Meade, has proven to be a strong advocate for the well-
being of others. He has worked towards eliminating poverty, advanced 
food and nutritional programs, and has helped to create employment 
opportunities for those in need. His career serves as an example of 
what someone can accomplish through hard work and perseverance. He is 
an inspiration to many and it is my hope that others follow in his 
path.

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  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this time to recognize 
Secretary Jose Antonio Meade Kuribrena.

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