[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 15, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1284-E1285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO EMILIO NICOLAS

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 15, 2019

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Emilio 
Nicolas who passed away on October 12, 2019. Mr. Nicolas hails from my 
hometown of San Antonio, Texas. For decades he led the way in providing 
a voice for Mexican Americans through Spanish-language television. He 
is survived by his wife Irma, one sister, three children, five 
grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. He will be greatly 
missed.
  Emilio Nicolas was born on October 27, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. 
Constantino Nicolas in Frontera, Coahuila, Mexico. In 1948, he moved to 
San Antonio to study chemistry and mathematics at St. Mary's 
University; graduating in 1951. Later, he received a master's degree 
from Trinity University in 1952.
  In 1955, Emilio Nicolas came to work at KCOR-AM & TV in San Antonio 
where he produced live programming and television.

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Nicolas and investors later purchased KCOR, renaming it KWEX; precursor 
to Univision. The fourth Television Network, Univision became a major 
media company catering to Spanish speaking audiences across Texas and 
the United States.
  Emilio Nicolas was known for his commitment to community and family. 
His work has given a voice to so many Hispanic Americans on a massive, 
global scale. But he also never forgot the community that made him, and 
in turn, we can never forget him.
  Madam Speaker, we have lost a pioneer whose story and work inspired 
so many in our community. He's remembered in our words, in our 
heritage, and most importantly, in all the stories of Hispanic 
Americans raising their voices because of the road he paved.

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