[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 148 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E943]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING JULIO ROLDAN CONCEPCION

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                          HON. RITCHIE TORRES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 23, 2024

  Mr. TORRES of New York. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize Julio Roldan 
Concepcion, the Mayor of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. His leadership these 
last four years has helped to grow and improve Aguadilla for all 
members of the community. His and his Administration's hard work helped 
Aguadilla to earn the Beacon of Economic Growth Award, presented by the 
Friends of Puerto Rico Organization.
  Prior to his mayorship, Mr. Roldan spent his time helping and 
protecting his community. After high school, the Mayor joined the 
national guard to serve his country and community. Shortly after this, 
Mr. Roldan worked as a corrections officer to uphold the law in 
society.
  In addition to his work in the armed services and corrections, Mr. 
Roldan worked as an insurance broker assisting individuals understand 
and navigate the difficulties of the insurance industry. He eventually 
opened his own general agency where he even assisted individuals over 
the radio.
  One of Mayor Roldan's crowing achievements prior to his mayoral 
position was his assistance in Aguadilla's 2017 recovery efforts. In 
September of 2017 he carried out the distribution of more than 45,000 
pounds of essential supplies to families and communities. After talking 
to and touring communities, Mr. Roldan announced his run for mayor in 
2020.
  I want to thank Mayor Roldan for his lifetime of hard work, and for 
his work the past four-years for the people of Aguadilla. Furthermore, 
I want to honor the city of Aguadilla's 250th year and look forward to 
seeing their continued growth.

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