[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4167]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION OF UNITED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD 
                      MEMBER JUAN ROBERTO RAMIREZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the important 
contribution of United Independent School District Board Member Juan 
Roberto Ramirez in Laredo, TX in my Congressional District.
  Juan Roberto Ramirez is the Secretary on the United I.S.D. Board of 
Trustees. Even though Ramirez is the District 6 representative, he says 
his goal is to serve the District as a whole and give the students the 
best education programs possible. ``Let's not forget that we work 
united for what is best for our children,'' Ramirez said.
  Ramirez is a retired U.S. Customs Agent. He is a veteran of the 
Vietnam conflict, serving his country in the U.S. Army. After 
graduating from high school, Ramirez attended Laredo Community College 
and earned a degree in Business Administration. He is also a graduate 
of the Federal Law Enforcement Academy. Presently, Ramirez works full-
time as a Career Advisor for the Laredo Job Corps, is a self-employed 
businessman, and a notary public. Ramirez served as Vice-Chairman for 
the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors from May of 2002 
to July of 2004.
  Ramirez is grateful for being elected and he feels honored by the 
confidence the voters have in him. He promises to work hard for his 
constituents. ``I have an open door to hear everyone's concerns,'' 
Ramirez said. ``It's an extraordinary experience to be able to work for 
the kids in the district, to be part of a team that makes decisions for 
kids and staff.'' Ramirez says it's a thrill to be part of the Board, 
``it's a great honor to work for my District.''
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have this opportunity to recognize the 
contributions of United Independent School District Board Member Juan 
R. Ramirez.

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