[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 7, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OLMITO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, 
                                  INC.

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 7, 2017

  Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Olmito Water Supply 
Corporation, Inc. on their 50th year of service.
   Olmito Water Supply Corporation (WSC) was certified as a non-profit 
in 1967 and is located in Cameron County. For 50 years, the leadership 
of its Board of Directors and dedication of its employees has brought 
vital services to the region. Since its foundation, the corporation has 
provided safe tap water and sanitary sewer service to the rural 
community of Olmito, Texas.
   Today, Olmito WSC has established 2,175 water connections that serve 
over 8,000 `colonia' residents. Colonias are unincorporated settlements 
along the U.S.-Mexico border that lack living necessities such as 
potable water, sewer systems, electricity, paved roads, and sanitary 
housing. The corporation's ability to provide clean water and sanitary 
sewer service has raised the quality of life for residents, and has 
laid the infrastructure for the creation of new subdivisions and 
commercial establishments in the area.
   The Olmito Water Supply Corporation has made a lasting, positive 
impact on our community, and it will continue to play a critical role 
in the improvement of South Texas. I rise today to congratulate the 
Olmito Water Supply Corporation as it celebrates 50 years of success.

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