[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. HIRAM TAVAREZ

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2019

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
career of Dr. Hiram Tavarez from McAllen, Texas. Dr. Tavarez recently 
retired after dedicating his career to the health and prosperity of the 
people of South Texas. For the past 55 years, he has worked tirelessly 
to help people in the Rio Grande Valley lead healthy lives.
  Dr. Tavarez earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University 
of Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico, and started his residency in 
internal medicine at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. 
In 1965, Dr. Tavarez finished his residency and joined his brothers, 
Marvin and Vicente, in McAllen where they began practicing medicine. 
There, they opened the Tavarez Medical Center which still serves our 
community today. In the early days of the Tavarez Medical Center, Hiram 
and his brothers frequently made house calls homes to administer 
treatment and care. Dr. Tavarez would continue to demonstrate his 
unwavering commitment to serving others throughout his career. His good 
deeds did not go unnoticed as he received several honors and awards for 
his commitment to his community and patients.
  Dr. Tavarez's dedication to helping others is matched by his staff's 
loyalty and mission of service. The staff at the Tavarez Medical Center 
consistently praise Dr. Tavarez for his compassion and his kindness; 
sentiments echoed by his patients. For more than half a century, Dr. 
Tavarez has unfailingly ensured every patient receives the highest 
quality care possible. His past shines brightly with his good feats, 
and his retirement is well deserved.
  Madam Speaker, Dr. Tavarez is a pillar of the community in South 
Texas and serves as an example to all of us. It is truly an honor to 
represent dedicated, selfless individuals like him.

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