[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 29, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF HUMBERTO TRUJILLO, JR.

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                           HON. RUBEN GALLEGO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2020

  Mr. GALLEGO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and work 
of Humberto ``Junior'' Trujillo, who passed away July 15, 2020. Mr. 
Trujillo was the Phoenix postmaster for the United States Postal 
Service (USPS), the first Latino to hold that position.
  Mr. Trujillo's tenure as postmaster in Phoenix was the culmination of 
a career based in hard work and service. He worked for USPS for 31 
years, beginning as a mail handler on the night shift and rising 
steadily through the ranks, as he demonstrated a commitment to 
excellence and passion for his work. He was sworn in as postmaster in 
January of 2015. It is also notable that prior to his USPS career, Mr. 
Trujillo worked as a mason foreman and helped construct the main post 
office facility near Van Buren and 48th streets that he would later go 
on to lead.
  In addition to his leadership and professional achievements, Mr. 
Trujillo was known throughout the community as a man of positivity, 
humor, and faith. His family and coworkers have spoken about his 
widespread impact on the lives of those around him and his dedication 
to coaching, community engagement and volunteering.
  Mr. Trujillo's story was one of success and determination, ascending 
through the USPS to become one of its leaders. He is a reminder of the 
power of hard work and confidence, and the profound impact they can 
have when combined with compassion and kindness. On behalf of myself, 
the U.S. Postal Service, and the state of Arizona, I wish to express my 
gratitude for the achievements of this great man.

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