[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31332]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING HENRY R. MUNOZ III

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                        HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 9, 2009

  Mr. GONZALEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Henry R. Munoz 
III, a public servant who has dedicated his professional career and 
philanthropic efforts to serving others, on the special occasion of his 
50th birthday.
  Born in San Antonio on December 14, 1959, Henry Munoz has honored us 
with his vision and leadership for decades, benefiting our cities, 
state and country. As a longtime friend, I know firsthand his track 
record of service to this nation and especially to the great State of 
Texas.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Munoz has engaged in a number of different 
professions: entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and activist. From 
his appointments to the Texas Department of Transportation, VIA 
Transit, Smithsonian National Board, John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts, Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, and many more, 
Mr. Munoz has dedicated his passion and efforts to raising funds for 
these prestigious organizations. Mr. Munoz has also raised over $5 
million in student scholarships, allowing young leaders in our 
communities pursue their dreams through higher education.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Henry Munoz 
III as we celebrate his 50th birthday, a life highlighted by decades of 
community service, philanthropy, and leadership.

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