[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 115 (Thursday, July 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4613]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF JUAN MALDONADO

  (Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life and times of my good friend, Juan Maldonado.
  Juan served his country faithfully during the Vietnam war. His 
perseverance and determination later translated into public service and 
political activism. During the Carter administration, Juan served on 
the Economic Opportunity Council and proudly represented the United 
States on an official delegation to Latin America.
  As State chairman of the Mexican-American Democrats and a local 
Democrat, he paved the way for Tejano Democrats in south Texas working 
to elect the first Hispanics to public office in the Rio Grande Valley.
  He was a devout Catholic, devoted educator and coach, and an 
institution in our community.
  We will remember his faith, his devotion to south Texas, and his 
service to the people of the Rio Grande Valley.
  Today, let us honor his life, accomplishments, and impact on our 
community and our country.

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