Dear john,

My office is now accepting submission for the annual Congressional Art Competition. High school students from across the 28th District of Texas are invited to complete for a chance to showcase their art in the U.S. Capitol Building, where Members of Congress and countless visitors from around the world will view it.

For more information on the Congressional Art Competition, please contact Alexis Gallegos from my office at [email protected].

As always, if you need help with a federal agency, please contact one of my offices:

• Washington D.C.: (202) 225-1640
• Laredo: (956) 725-0639
• San Antonio: (210) 271-2851
• Rio Grande City: (956) 487-5603

My wife, Imelda Cuellar, was recognized as a Martin High School Tiger Legend.

“Education is the only weapon you have to change the world.”-Nelson Mandela Congratulations Imelda— we are incredibly proud of you. I also want to congratulate the rest of this year’s Tiger Legends: Robert Muller, Elias Mendiola Jr., Socorro Cortez, Margie Ibarra, Hector J. Garcia, Carmen Gonzalez, Gerardo Arámbula, and Coleen Rodriguez. This is the highest recognition given to Martin Alumni to commemorate their life achievements.

I attended a hearing in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. We heard from Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Installations, Energy, and Environment, and Lieutenant General Kevin Vereen, Deputy Chief of Staff G9, Installation Management Command. Modernizing military housing, barracks, and child development centers is essential to improving the quality of life for our military personnel and their families. Last year, I secured $29 million in the FY23 Appropriations bill for a new child development center at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Randolph. The state of the art childcare facility will help children of JBSA-Randolph families grow and thrive.

Thank you to Karr Ingham and the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers for visiting me in Washington, DC. Texas oil and gas keeps the lights on across our state and our country. I will continue to fight for you in Congress.

I met with Jeffrey Miller, Executive Director of the Chicago Executive Airport. Jeffrey previously served as Airport Director at Laredo International Airport. He has been recognized as a top leader in the aviation industry. Under Jeffrey’s leadership, Laredo International Airport began facility renovations.

I presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition to Osvaldo Grimaldo, an outgoing intern in my Washington, DC office. Osvaldo is a resident of Roma, Texas, and will be graduating from UTRGV in May. Osvaldo is a participant in the CHLI Global Leaders Program and will remain in DC to complete a second internship with Tyson Foods. Thank you, Osvaldo, for your hard work!

I also presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition today to my outgoing intern, Zayd Jendoubi. A native of San Antonio, Zayd spent his Spring semester interning in my Washington, DC office. He will be graduating from  Texas Tech University in August, and he will stay in DC to work as a Policy Assistant at Hance Scarborough, LLP. Thank you, Zayd, for your hard work!

Will Pryor is a Press Fellow in my Washington, DC office. Originally from Texas, he attends college at the George Washington University studying International Affairs. Will works within our communications team to develop digital graphics and social media posts. He enjoys football, photography, and country music. Thank you, Will, for your service! 

Aspen Walker serves as a Constituent Services Representative in my San Antonio office. Aspen is passionate about giving back to her community, volunteering to plant trees and provide counseling for the youth. Her hobbies include hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. Thank you for your service, Aspen!

My Starr County Outreach Coordinator, Robert Bazan, attended last night’s Poetry Slam hosted by the Rio Grande City Public Library and the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. Thank you to all the poets, RGC Library, and RGCG ISD for putting on a great show for the community.

My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Peña, attended the proclamation of “Fix A Leak Week” in Laredo by Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño. The City of Laredo is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense project to protect the future of our nation’s water supply by promoting water efficiency. Thank you to the City of Laredo and to the EPA for your commitment to conserve water.

My Starr County office attended the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Small Business Development Center’s “Show Me the Money Small Business Financing Options Workshop.”

My Bexar County Outreach Coordinator, Jesus “Toro” Martinez, attended a community meeting with the Alliance to Keep Bexar County Safe. Thank you to all the public officials and community members in attendance for prioritizing our families’ safety.

My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Marco Salazar, attended the celebration of Laredo’s Rehabilitation Hospital being ranked in the top 10% in the nation for the 7th straight year. Thank you to all the healthcare workers who go above and beyond to keep our community healthy!

Robert attended Rio Grande City’s Color Rain Dash Fun Run and Health Fair. Thank you to the City of Rio Grande for raising health awareness and providing valuable resources to our communtiy.

My Bexar County Outreach Coordinator, Eric Cleveland, attended a diagnosis of the La Vernia St. and Hwy 78 intersection by TxDot, Union Pacific, and the City of Marion. Thank you to all parties for working in collaboration to improve our local infrastructure. 

Robert also attended the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District board meeting. I look forward to working with you. Thank you for your commitment to serve!

My Laredo office attended this month’s Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month awards. The program recognizes Laredo’s top high school seniors every month during the school year.