[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24428]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF CARLOS MARIN, ARTURO HERRERA, 
              JAKE BRISBIN, JR., AND MATTHEW PETER JUNEAU

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2008

  Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my sadness on the 
untimely deaths of U.S. International Water and Boundary Commissioner, 
IWBC, Carlos Marin, IWBC Mexican Commissioner Arturo Herrera, Executive 
Director of the Rio Grande Council of Governments Jake Brisbin, Jr., 
and pilot Matthew Peter Juneau, who all lost their lives in a September 
16 plane crash outside of Presidio, TX.
  I was shocked to hear of the plane crash and am deeply saddened by 
the loss. My deepest condolences are with the families of those who 
perished.
  I had the privilege of working with Commissioners Marin and Herrera 
on numerous issues affecting South Texas. They were strong advocates of 
continued cooperation between the United States and Mexico. Their 
service to the IWBC was matched by their dedication to improving the 
quality of life between the two nations.
  I will keep their families in my thoughts and prayers.

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