[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 174 (Thursday, November 10, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING SAN ANTONIO NATIVE DR. ERIKA GONZALEZ

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 10, 2022

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, today, I rise in honor of San 
Antonio native, Dr. Erika Gonzalez for her military service to our 
country and her impact on South Texas. Dr. Gonzalez graciously served 
on my 2020 Military Service Academy Nomination Board and played an 
essential role in helping local students begin their military careers.
  After graduating magna cum laude from St. Mary's University, Dr. 
Gonzalez obtained her medical degree from the University of Texas 
Medical Branch at Galveston. She returned home after completing 10 
years of Active Duty Service as a Medical Officer in the U.S. Air 
Force.
  Dr. Gonzalez is currently the CEO and President of both South Texas 
Allergy & Asthma Medical Professionals (STAAMP) and STAAMP Clinical 
Research. She previously served as the Chief of the Allergy, Immunology 
& Rheumatology division at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio. She 
was also an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Baylor 
College of Medicine.
  As an active community leader, Dr. Gonzalez has served on the Board 
of Directors and as the 2020 and 2021 Immediate Past Chairwoman for the 
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors for 
Central Catholic High School.
  Dr. Gonzalez is an Advisor to the Dean of Science Engineering & 
Technology at St. Mary's University. At the State and national level, 
she is on the Stock Epinephrine Committee with the Texas Department of 
State Health Services and is Co-Chair of Small Business for America's 
Future.
  Dr. Gonzalez founded the nonprofit, Con Corazon SA to address 
inequities and emergency preparedness in San Antonio and the 
surrounding area.
  Dr. Gonzalez was selected as a 2019 Presidential Leadership Scholar 
and was appointed by President Joe Biden to serve on the National Medal 
of Science Committee.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize a member of the San Antonio 
community who continues to display an immense commitment to public 
service and whose knowledge and experience have helped usher in the 
next generation of military leaders. I am grateful for Dr. Gonzalez's 
service to the United States, and I wish her continued success.

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