[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 130 (Monday, July 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF MIGUEL CONCHAS

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 26, 2021

  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career and 
achievements of Miguel A. Conchas, one of Laredo's preeminent business 
leaders and a distinguished member of our community. Miguel has served 
for 29 years as President of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, nourishing 
and advancing the quality of business, economic vitality, and community 
standards. Our city has undoubtedly flourished because of his 
outstanding enthusiasm and commitment to his work.
  Mr. Conchas began his career as an Elementary school teacher and 
served as an Administrator for the College of Education at Laredo State 
University. His fondness for teaching unquestionably influenced his 
success in training and cultivating local business development. After 
his career in education Miguel served as the Laredo Convention and 
Visitors Bureau Director, targeting promotional programs to improve 
Laredo tourism.
  Appropriately, his impressive career as President of the Chamber 
includes a long list of awards, often recognizing his success and 
diligence in trade and business expansion in Laredo. He received 
monumental recognition from state and federal leaders for his activism 
for NAFTA, which was instrumental in the legislation becoming law.
  Throughout his long career, Mr. Conchas has sought to better his city 
through education, activism, and professional development. He and I 
have worked closely over the years on trade projects, and I consider 
him a close friend. Miguel is the embodiment of hard work and optimism, 
and I wish him a long and very happy retirement with his wife, Cynthia. 
May this ending bring many new beginnings for him and his family.

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