[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 195 (Friday, December 6, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H9297-H9298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE LINA HIDALGO

  (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I want to congratulate our 
very own Lina Hidalgo, the county judge and chief executive of Harris 
County, for being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30.
  A proud immigrant, born in Colombia, and the product of Houston-area 
public schools, Lina was the first in her family to graduate from 
college.
  Lina went on to serve as a medical interpreter at the Texas Medical 
Center and has supported immigrants throughout her career.
  Last year, Lina became the first woman and the first minority ever 
elected county judge in Harris County.
  Lina is an inspiration to everyone in the community and has dedicated 
her life to serving the public and promoting equality.
  Lina is an example of how immigrants make America great, with her 
hard work and contributions to her county and her country. She is the 
product of the American Dream, an American value we must preserve so 
that everyone who turns to America for an opportunity to achieve a 
better life can achieve it.

  I am so proud to congratulate my friend, Harris County Judge Lina 
Hidalgo.
  ``Felicidades y si se puede.'' Congratulations, and, yes, you can.

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