[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF CYNTHIA NUNES COLBERT

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                         HON. SYLVIA R. GARCIA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 19, 2026

  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extraordinary service of Cynthia Nunes Colbert, President and CEO of 
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, as she 
prepares to retire after more than a decade of leadership.
  For nearly thirteen years, Ms. Colbert has been a tireless advocate 
for those most in need. Under her leadership, Catholic Charities has 
served as a lifeline for families across the Houston region, offering 
not just assistance, but hope, stability, and dignity. Her work has 
always been grounded in a deep sense of faith and a belief in the worth 
of every person she served.
  Her tenure was defined by steady leadership during some of the most 
difficult moments our community has faced. In the aftermath of 
Hurricane Harvey, she led rapid efforts to deliver food, supplies, and 
financial assistance to families rebuilding their lives. During the 
COVID-19 pandemic, she guided the organization in delivering critical 
support to families facing economic hardship, ensuring help reached 
those who needed it most.
  Ms. Colbert also looked to the future, helping launch the Family 
Opportunity Center in the Eastex-Jensen community, an investment that 
will continue to support families on their path to self-sufficiency for 
years to come.
  Throughout her career, she has led with compassion, strength, and 
grace. Even in the face of profound personal loss, she continued to 
lead with clarity and purpose, never losing sight of her mission to 
serve others.
  Her impact will be felt for generations in the families she helped 
and the communities she strengthened.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in gratitude for Cynthia Nunes Colbert's service 
to the people of Houston, and I wish her continued blessings in this 
next chapter.

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