[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 200 (Thursday, December 22, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H9987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LEGACY OF LUPE FRAGA

  (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. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the legacy of a 
local Houston legend, the late Lupe Fraga.
  Lupe Fraga, known affectionately as ``Champ'' was a community legend 
who grew up in Houston's East End in my district.
  Over the decades, Champ became known as a pioneer in the Latino 
business community, a dedicated public servant, and an honorable 
veteran who served in the United States Army.
  Champ founded Tejas Office Products in 1962 to provide Houstonians 
with high-quality and affordable office supplies.
  As a businessowner, he also supported local school supply drives and 
helped support minority-owned businesses in our region.
  He eventually served on the Houston branch of the Federal Reserve 
Bank, was a regent at the Texas A&M University, and a member and 
director of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
  Champ was one of Houston's best. He was a true leader. Champ and his 
friendly smile will be missed by everyone. My condolences and best 
wishes to his family as they put him to rest in Houston today.

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