[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 126 (Thursday, July 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1000]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            COMMEMORATING MR. HENRY RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ, SR.

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2019

  Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Mr. Henry 
Rodriguez Martinez, Sr. of Dallas. Mr. Martinez was a father, veteran 
and a local civil rights leader that was committed to bettering our DFW 
communities throughout his life of public service.
  Mr. Martinez was son of West Dallas, and spent his life making sure 
that communities of color had a seat at the table. He was an early 
pioneer in building Latino political power in our community and was one 
of the loudest advocates in the fight to guarantee better 
representation for all people of color on the Dallas City council. I 
know he would be proud to see the diversity we have on our city council 
today.
  Mr. Martinez also worked to ensure the safety of West Dallas and the 
greater DFW-area. Martinez was an active member of the Eagle Ford/
Ledbetter Community of West Dallas throughout his life and as the 
president of the Ledbetter Neighborhood Association helped improve 
local transit across the community and improve the quality of life for 
those that lived there.
  My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Martinez's family and friends. 
West Dallas is losing a fighter and advocate for their community. His 
spirit and accomplishments are irreplaceable, but we will always strive 
to emulate them.

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