[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13336]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING FORMER FLORESVILLE MAYOR DIANA GARZA

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2016

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of 
former Floresville Mayor Diana Garza.
  Mrs. Garza was born January 17th 1956 to parents Cipriano Villarreal 
and Florinda Tejada Villarreal in Floresville, Texas. She graduated 
from Floresville High School where she met her soon to be husband 
Casimiro ``Cassy'' Garza. Eventually, they moved to Laredo, Texas where 
she worked for the Laredo Morning Times and then Rodriguez Pharmacy. 
They ultimately moved back to Floresville where she felt the calling to 
serve.
  Diana was always dedicated to her community. She was a tireless 
worker and always considered the well-being of others before herself. 
Along with these qualities she always stood her ground and never 
wavered when trying to help those around her. These qualities led her 
to being elected to two terms as Floresville city's first female mayor 
and an active member of the local Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and 
church.
  It is the personal stories, however, that truly exemplify her 
character. If you were to ask those who knew her, you would surely hear 
how kind and warm she was. You would hear about her visits to the sick, 
the critical help she provided to Floresville after a terrible tornado, 
and the respect she always showed to those around her. I personally 
remember her hard work when we successfully obtained funding for the 
city's water treatment facilities. These were qualities that she was 
known for; everyday acts of kindness, appreciation, effort, and 
generosity.
  Diana is survived by her husband, Casimiro, and their three children. 
Her legacy lives on in the work she did for her city, local community, 
friends, and family. She will also be remembered for the countless 
lives that she had touched and as an example of how we should live our 
lives.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize the 
life of Diana Garza.

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