[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11796]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE CIGARROA FAMILY, LAREDO BUSINESS PERSONS OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 7, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Cigarroa Family, 
Laredo Business Persons of the Year.
  Joaquin Cigarroa Jr., along with his sons Ricardo, Carlos, Francisco, 
Joaquin, and daughter Patricia comprise a unique group of medical 
professionals and business entrepreneurs.
  The Cigarroas have demonstrated a great ability to seek opportunity 
and create enterprise within their community. The family has 
consistently expressed their devotion to Laredo, dedicating their lives 
to the education and health of their city.
  The Cigarroa Family has contributed significantly to the development 
of the healthcare industry in South Texas, partnering in 2004 with 
others to create the Laredo Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. 
The family is currently developing the Cigarroa Heart and Vascular 
Institute.
  I am honored to recognize the Cigarroa Family, Laredo Business 
Persons of the year. I applaud the Cigarroas for their commitment to 
the medical industry and the positive impact they have had on their 
local economy.

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