[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1071-E1072]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY WORK AND LEGACY OF VICTOR VILLARREAL

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2018

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the extraordinary work 
and legacy of Victor Villarreal, Ph.D. This Lone Star State native has 
led a life of continual service to Central Texas. His leadership, 
vision, and commitment to hard work has made the growing city of 
Leander, TX a great place to live and work.
  Dr. Vic served the City of Leander as a councilmember from 2005-2009, 
which included a term as Mayor Pro-Tem. Knowing that Leander deserves a 
first-class higher-education institution, his tenure was focused on 
bringing an Austin Community College (ACC) campus to his beloved 
community.
  Dr. Vic unselfishly gave countless hours over the span of a decade 
toward making an ACC campus in Leander a reality. Those who worked 
alongside him describe the time, planning, and effort he put in to 
bringing a college campus to Leander as a true labor of love. Dr. Vic's 
leadership led to the establishment of ACC's San Gabriel campus; 
classes will begin in Fall 2018. His commitment to higher education in 
Leander didn't end there as Dr. Vic served as a member and a Vice 
Chairman of

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the ACC Board of Trustees before becoming Chairman.
  Many go through life wondering if they've made difference; Dr. Vic 
doesn't have that problem. I'm glad civic-minded leaders like him are 
working hard to improve their communities. He's led Leander to new 
heights and positioned his beloved city to continue into a bright 
future. I salute his work, congratulate him on his achievements, and 
wish him nothing but the best for the years ahead.

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