[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 51 (Monday, March 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF CARLOS JOSE CARRANCO, SR.

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 25, 2019

  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of 
Mr. Carlos Jose Carranco, Sr.
  Mr. Carranco was born and raised in Laredo, TX. He attended Martin 
High School and eventually served as a combat infantryman during World 
War II. He proudly served his country and was honorably discharged in 
May of 1946.
  After the war, Mr. Carranco graduated from Laredo Junior College 
before attending Texas A&I, known today as Texas A&M University-
Kingsville, where he received his bachelor's degree in education and 
master's degree in education administration. Mr. Carranco later made an 
impact educating his local community for 42 years as a secondary school 
teacher and at Laredo Community College. He also served as a Principal 
at both Thomas Sanchez Elementary School and Santa Maria Elementary 
School in Laredo; together comprising 26 years of his educational 
career.
  Mr. Carranco was a well-respected individual who led a life of 
service. He was a steward of the Laredo community through teaching and 
helping others reach their full potential. His dedication to others 
demonstrates what it really means to be an American.
  Mr. Carranco is survived by his wife of 15 years, Bessie Lee 
Carranco, his brother Antonio Carranco, as well as several children, 
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

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