[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 174 (Tuesday, October 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING COPS/METRO ON ITS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of Communities Organized for Public Services (COPS), also 
known as COPS/METRO. On Sunday, October 26, 2025, community members 
will gather to recognize five decades of transformational leadership 
and community empowerment in San Antonio. Attendees will reflect on 
past accomplishments, honor the leaders who paved the way, and reaffirm 
their shared commitment to building a more just and equitable future 
for all San Antonians.
  For half a century, COPS/Metro has empowered community members to 
voice their opinions and influence policies that impact their lives. 
This diverse, nonpartisan coalition of religious congregations, 
schools, civic groups, labor and professional organizations, and 
nonprofits has built connections across communities and achieved 
meaningful, lasting change.
  Working with partners in both the public and private sectors, COPS/
Metro has established a strong forum for advocacy that has enhanced the 
quality of life for families throughout Bexar County. From affordable 
housing and workforce training to environmental justice and government 
accountability, COPS/Metro has promoted fairness, opportunity, and 
dignity for all residents.
  COPS/Metro has consistently supported the people of San Antonio with 
dedication and purpose. I commend COPS/Metro for fifty years of 
outstanding leadership and community service, and I look forward to its 
continued success in the years ahead.

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