[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E146]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PUEBLO DINNER DANCE 
                                AWARDEES

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                             HON. JEFF HURD

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 20, 2026

  Mr. HURD of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
celebrate the 47th Annual Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo Dinner 
Dance Awardees for 2025. Over the past 47 years, the Latino Chamber of 
Commerce of Pueblo has grown into a well-respected and accomplished 
organization that continues to support and strengthen small businesses 
in the Pueblo community.
  I congratulate this year's awardees: Caitlin Alcon, for the Victor 
Navarro Outstanding Board Member of the Year; Dr. Chato Hazelbaker for 
the Gil Sanchez Outstanding Professional of the Year; Pueblo City-
County Library District, for the Lorraine K. Salas Outstanding 
Community Partner of the Year; Vectra Bank Colorado, Outstanding 
Corporate Member of the Year; Rebecca Gomez, Gil Padilla Outstanding 
Ambassador of the Year; El Pomar Foundation, Outstanding Non-Profit 
Member of the Year; and Freddie Martinez Agency, for the Joseph P. 
Roybal Outstanding Small Business of the Year.
  I congratulate all the awardees and to the Chamber for their tireless 
efforts in the Pueblo community. It is Coloradans like these awardees 
who make Southern Colorado so special and inspire those around them. 
Please join me in celebrating them once more.

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