[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2056]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING SISTERS BOUTIQUE & GIFTS, INC.

  (Ms. De La Cruz of Texas was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Ms. De La Cruz. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the Sisters 
Boutique & Gifts, Inc. in Floresville, Texas, as the SBA Family-Owned 
Business of the Year for the San Antonio District.
  Thirty-five years ago, Sisters was founded by two sisters, Annette 
and Arlene. What started as a small town shop has grown into a 
successful small business with multiple locations in Floresville's 
downtown district, run by three generations of women and fueled by 
passion.
  Today, their boutique and children's store is run by Annette's 
daughters, Stacy and her daughter, Katie. They are dedicated to 
creating a space where south Texas women feel empowered, celebrated, 
and inspired. They equally give back to Floresville by sponsoring youth 
sports teams, school fundraisers, and organizing charity fashion shows 
and events.
  We are fortunate to have the incredible small businesses run by 
passionate owners here in deep south Texas. I congratulate Sisters on 
35 years and thank them for supporting Floresville. We look forward to 
seeing your business continue to thrive for years to come.


      Honoring the Brave Officers of the McAllen Police Department

  Ms. De La Cruz. Mr. Speaker, today, during National Police Week, I 
rise in honor of the law enforcement officers who have gone above and 
beyond to protect our families and communities. They have stood as 
protectors and always answered the call without hesitation.
  This week, with heavy hearts, we honor the brave officers of the 
McAllen Police Department in south Texas who made the ultimate 
sacrifice in the line of duty.
  Their courage, dedication, and commitment to their duty reminds us of 
what it means to serve. They wore the badge not for praise but to make 
a difference, and they did so every single day.
  Though they are no longer with us, their legacy lives on. Today, we 
honor their lives and dedication to south Texas. May their names never 
be forgotten: Officer Federico Saenz, end of watch, March 26, 1933; 
Officer Rosalin Suarez, Jr., end of watch, May 19, 1981; Officer 
Reynaldo Lopez, end of watch, July 10, 1993; Officer Edelmiro Garza, 
Jr., end of watch, July 11, 2020; Officer Ismael Z. Chavez, end of 
watch, July 11, 2020.
  Please join me in praying for our fallen officers and their loved 
ones. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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