[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 1870]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING RALPH LOPEZ

  (Mr. CUELLAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the many 
accomplishments of Ralph Lopez as the sheriff of Bexar County. Sheriff 
Lopez was reelected to serve the people of Bexar County for a fourth 
term this past November, 2004. He has dutifully served the people as 
sheriff since 1993, and continues to excel as one of Bexar County's 
most memorable sheriffs.
  Before serving as sheriff, he was a decorated member of the San 
Antonio Police Department for 35 years, and was a cofounder of the 
Crime Stoppers Program in 1983.
  While a member of the San Antonio Police Department, Sheriff Lopez 
worked towards receiving a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from 
St. Mary's University in San Antonio.
  Since the early 1990s, Sheriff Lopez has received numerous awards, 
including the Outstanding Political Service Award from the Texas Public 
Workers Association in 1996 and the Barbara Jordan Award for Excellence 
in Public Service in 1995.
  Along with his many accomplishments for the people of Bexar County, 
Sheriff Lopez has been married to his lovely wife, Nancy, for 46 years. 
I ask that we honor Sheriff Lopez, who exemplifies what is the best of 
San Antonio.

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