[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 26, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E211-E212]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING ARTURO ELIAS AYUB, MR. AMIGO OF THE 82ND ANNUAL CHARRO DAYS 
                                 FIESTA

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2019

  Mr. VELA. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Arturo Elias Ayub, 
who has been named Mr. Amigo 2018 by the Mr. Amigo Association of 
Brownsville, Texas. A Mexican businessman, entrepreneur, and 
philanthropist, Mr. Ayub has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning 
over three decades. Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer 
(CEO) of Multimedia and Strategic Alliances of America Movil, Director 
of Uno TV, and President of the Instituto TELMEX del Deporte.
  This year, from February 23rd to March 2nd, citizens on both sides of 
the Rio Grande will gather to celebrate the 82nd Annual Charro Days 
Fiesta in Brownsville, Texas and Fiestas Mexicanas in Matamoros, 
Tamaulipas, Mexico. The events of Charro Days commemorate our shared 
history, culture and positive cross-border relationship. The Rio Grande 
binds our city, and there isn't a line or boundary that can eradicate 
the memories and friendships that have flourished over generations.
  Since 1967, as part of the festivities, the Mr. Amigo Association, 
whose mission is to promote the international friendship and goodwill 
between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico, 
identifies an individual to be Mr. Amigo. The honoree must be a 
distinguished Mexican citizen, who has contributed to the friendship 
and understanding between the U.S. and Mexico and has excelled in their 
profession, exemplifying the highest standards in their professional 
lives.
  Mr. Amigo 2018, Arturo Elias Ayub, hails from Mexico City. Since 
graduating from Anahuac University with a bachelor's degree in business 
management and a graduate certificate in senior business management 
from IPADE Business School in Mexico City, he has contributed 
significantly to the community in which he lives, making him the 
perfect candidate for Mr. Amigo. After serving as CEO at Sociedad 
Comercial Cadena, Ayub held many positions at TELMEX; his work 
developing critical alliances and partnerships beyond the region 
contributed to the international growth of

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TELMEX. However, some of his most notable and impactful contributions 
have derived from the work he has spearheaded as CEO of TELMEX Telcel 
Foundation.
  In his position as TELMEX Telcel Foundation CEO, Mr. Ayub has brought 
the resources of the foundation to projects in education, health care, 
natural disaster relief, human development, and sports. An avid soccer 
fan, he translated his passion for the sport into efforts to support 
social justice and increase access to highly-anticipated global 
sporting events to the Americas. Ganar-Ganar magazine, a specialized 
publication about corporate social responsibility, selected TELMEX 
Telcel Foundation as the recipient of the 2013 Social Responsibility 
and Sustainable Award for their work in organizing the 2012 Homeless 
World Cup. Additionally, under Ayub's leadership, Claro Sports 
delivered broadcasting of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi to more 
than 50 television broadcasters in the Americas.
  This year's Mr. Amigo award serves to recognize the positive work Mr. 
Ayub has contributed to our international relationship. It is also a 
message of hope as he continues to help our communities, and in doing 
so, he inspires the next generation of leaders.
  Today we honor Arturo Elias Ayub for his dedication to socioeconomic 
change, business development, and philanthropy. I join Brownsville and 
Matamoros in welcoming Mr. Ayub to Charro Days.

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