[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E452]
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                        HONORING FRED DEL BARRIO

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 12, 2018

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fred 
Del Barrio, who was recently named Business Man of the Year by the Rio 
Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
  In 1984, Fred Del Barrio, a high school senior at the time, 
reluctantly took his first job at the McDonald's on Conway Avenue in 
Mission, Texas. By the age of 20, he was the manager of the McDonald's 
at El Centro Mall in Pharr; by the age of 23 he was the supervisor of 
three stores; and by the age of 31 he owned his own franchise. Today, 
Mr. Del Barrio is the proud owner of 13 McDonald's franchises.
  Mr. Del Barrio has been described by his peers as exceptionally 
humble and versatile. Moreover, when the Rio Grande Valley Chamber of 
Commerce chose him for Business Man of the Year they cited his 
knowledge of ``the value of giving back to the community.'' Because he 
has been in their shoes, Mr. Del Barrio understands the importance of 
fostering relationships with his employees. Even though the job has 
changed over time, Mr. Del Barrio strives to give all of his employees 
the resources they need to get ahead.
  Mr. Speaker, it is honoring to represent industrious and productive 
South Texan. Fred Del Barrio's business acumen and contributions to the 
community are a shining example of what the 15th District of Texas has 
to offer.

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