[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 6 (Monday, January 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E26-E27]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MARIO LIZCANO

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 11, 2021

  Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Mr. Mario Lizcano of Edinburg, Texas for his incredible commitment to 
serve the Rio Grande Valley.
  Mario is a community leader who grew up in Pharr, Texas. He went to 
high school at PSJA High and attended college at the University of 
Texas San Antonio.
  Mr. Lizcano is now the Administrator of Corporate Affairs at DHR 
Health, a physician-owned health system that offers some of the most 
comprehensive medical care on the U.S. Southern Border. Mario has been 
with DHR Health for nearly 14 years and has contributed significantly 
to the promotion of health and COVID-19 awareness in the Rio Grande 
Valley.
  Mario was named Man of the Year for 2020 by the Edinburg Chamber of 
Commerce for his magnificent record of public service. He was not only 
recognized for his work with DHR Health, but for his countless other 
selfless acts that benefit the community. Mario served as the 2020 
Edinburg Census Committee Chairman and helped ensure South Texas had 
the most accurate count possible. He is also the Chairman of the Board 
for the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce and the Vice President of the 
Pharr Economic Development Corporation.
  In addition to his various leadership roles within the community, Mr. 
Lizcano is a 20-year volunteer firefighter veteran, achieving the rank 
of Firefighter of the year, twice, by the city of Mission, as well as 
the Firefighter of the Year for the entire Rio Grande Valley. Once, he 
even ran a 5k in full firefighter uniform to raise money for charity.
  Mario has contributed and volunteered for more than 500 regional and 
statewide events and has accumulated innumerable awards. The sheer 
amount of leadership positions and awards Mr. Lizcano has achieved is 
too many to recognize today in my allotted time.
  Therefore, Madam Speaker, I stand here today to acknowledge the 
countless achievements of Mario Lizcano. He has dedicated his life to 
the betterment of his community and his legacy will no doubt inspire 
public service and volunteerism of future generations. I thank Mr. 
Lizcano and congratulate him.

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