[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 166 (Monday, October 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO GREGORY GARCIA

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 21, 2019

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, today I rise in honor of Mr. 
Gregory Garcia who passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. Mr. Garcia 
dedicated his life to community and education. He is survived by wife 
of 42 years, Margaret; his daughters Christine, Gina, and Glinda; son 
Gregory Anthony; and his sister Leila Ramos. He will be greatly missed.
  Mr. Greg Garcia was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, graduating 
from Central Catholic High School in 1958. A proud alumni of Texas A&M 
University, he graduated in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business. 
There, he actively participated in the Corps of Cadets.
  After extensive work in the private sector for 20 years, he heard the 
call to return and serve the alma mater that he so loved. Mr. Garcia 
was incredibly active in our community and his involvement was only 
matched by his desire to make San Antonio the best it can possibly be.
  During his time with the Texas A&M University System, he served as 
Vice Chancellor of Governmental Relations. He partnered with his dear 
friends, the late Senator Frank Madla, in establishing a university on 
San Antonio's Southside. He has since been recognized as a founding 
father of Texas A&M University--San Antonio.
  Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the 
passing of Mr. Gregory Garcia. San Antonio and its Southside 
communities mourn the loss of a great pillar who dedicated his life to 
the service of others. I thank Mr. Garcia for everything he has done 
for San Antonians, the entire state of Texas, and for his fellow 
Aggies.

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