[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11798]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING ARACELI LOZA-
         NO, SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE WOMEN CHAMPION 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 Araceli Lozano, Small 
Business Advocate Women Champion of the Year.
  Araceli is the Director of the Laredo Development Foundation Small 
Business Development Center (SBDC), which was established to provide 
vision and leadership to develop, encourage, promote and protect the 
business interests of the Laredo metropolitan area.
  As Director, Araceli works to provide opportunities, motivation, and 
guidance to current and potential small business owners. Under the 
stewardship of Ms. Lozano, the SBDC team has achieved an outstanding 
track record, meeting and exceeding each counseling and training goal. 
Araceli has consistently reached out to small business owners in rural 
communities, providing direction to enhance the business skills of 
these blossoming entrepreneurs.
  I am honored to recognize Araceli Lozano as the Small Business 
Advocate Women Champion of the Year. Araceli's dedication and devotion 
to the growth and success of small businesses is truly admirable.

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