[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6367]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THOMAS C. LOPEZ OF THE SAN ANTONIO 
                      INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Thomas C. Lopez 
of the San Antonio Independent School District for his dedication to 
public service.
  A long time resident of Texas, Thomas C. Lopez was born in San 
Antonio. He is a strong believer in his community, where he continues 
to work hard ensuring that our children receive the education that they 
deserve.
  Thomas C. Lopez is no stranger to public service. He spent 34 years 
in the United States Army Reserve in active and reserve time. Having 
served his country, he retired with the rank of major in 2004.
  A strong believer in education, Mr. Lopez currently serves as 
secretary and District 5 Trustee of the San Antonio Independent School 
District. He has also helped to improve our community through his 
involvement with the Affordable Housing Board of San Antonio Housing 
Services.
  Mr. Lopez has striven to achieve the continued rebuilding of our 
inner-city neighborhoods. Because of his dedication toward education 
and housing, San Antonio, Texas is a better place for our families to 
live.
  Mr. Speaker, I am deeply proud to have been given this opportunity to 
recognize Thomas C. Lopez of the San Antonio Independent School 
District for his dedicated service to his community.

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