Dear john,
This holiday season, may you and your family be blessed with health, happiness and joy in each other’s company.
I will be spending my Christmas with my wife, Imelda, and my daughters, Christina and Catherine.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas, and happy holidays!
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
- Mission: (956) 424-3942
- San Antonio: (210) 271 2851
- Rio Grande City: (956) 424-3942
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I announced $2 million in total funding for securing Zapata County’s water supply with USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small. The funding, provided by the USDA Rural Development’s Emergency Community Water Assistance Program, consists of two federal grants in the amount of $1 million each. One grant will be awarded to Zapata County, and the other to the Siesta Shores Water Control and Improvement District. Together, these funds will be used to purchase new water filters, water pumps, and dredge a portion of Falcon Lake, among other items. Thank you to Under Secretary Torres Small and Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell for your leadership in helping secure Zapata County’s water supply. These major infrastructure investments will ensure a clean and stable source of water for Zapata County for many years to come. |
I joined Face the Nation to discuss the ongoing immigration crisis at our southern border. With Title 42 coming to an end this Wednesday, I am committed to finding sensible, bipartisan solutions to address this matter. Thank you for having me, Margaret. I look forward to joining you again to give my perspective on how we can secure our southern border, and thereby ensure our homeland security. |
We celebrated National Wreaths Across America Day at the City of Laredo Cemetery. Across the nation, at sea and abroad, Americans from all walks of life will honor our fallen service members by laying wreaths at more than 3,400 locations. Thank you to Mayor Pete Saenz, the City of Laredo Council, Lynette Mead, Laredo VA, our Gold Star Mothers and everyone else that came together to start this beautiful tradition in Laredo. To all our Veterans and active members of the military—thank you for sacrifice! |
I joined Fox & Friends Saturday to share my thoughts on Title 42. Thank you for having me. I will continue to advocate for sensible, bipartisan solutions to address the growing immigration crisis at our southern border. |
I joined USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small for a meeting with Webb County officials and Legacy Water Corporation. Our meeting today concerned providing water infrastructure to colonias in Webb County. Thank you to Webb County Commissioner Wawi Tijerina, Webb County Economic Development Director James Flores, and David Earl from Legacy Water Supply Corporation for meeting with us today. As your Congressman, I will continue to bring federal resources back home and ensure access to clean water throughout our entire community. |
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and I visited a pair of homes in Zapata that benefited from the 504 Home Repair program offered by the USDA. The 504 program helps homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Thank you to Under Secretary Torres Small for your leadership and support. I also want to thank USDA Area Director Roel Gomez for always looking out for our rural communities. I look forward to continuing to work with you to modernize and revamp rural South Texas.
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I presided over the House floor as Speaker Pro Tempore. Thank you, Speaker Pelosi, for this great honor. I will continue to ensure that South Texas’ voice is heard in Congress. |
I joined Sandra Smith and John Roberts on America Reports to discuss the immigration crisis at the southern border. The solution is simple: we need to keep Title 42 in place. Otherwise, we risk compromising our homeland security. Thank you, Sandra and John, for having me. I look forward to the next time we discuss issues critical to South Texas. |
My Bexar County Outreach Coordinator, Eric Cleveland, attended a food distribution held by the San Antonio Food Bank at the AT&T Center. This is the first of three events that will be held by the food bank this week. They are targeting to feed as many as 5,000 people at each event. Thank you to the San Antonio Food Bank for making sure no family goes hungry. |
My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Marco Salazar, attended the Época de Oro Health Fair held by Webb County Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez. The event provided valuable healthcare resources for the community as well as good food and lotería. Thank you, Commissioner, for all you do! |
My Laredo Outreach Coordinator, Melissa Peña, attended a press conference held by the City of Laredo and the Government of Nuevo León to provide updates on the Columbia Bridge and other on-going projects. Thank you, Mayor Pete Saenz, Secretary of Regional and Agricultural Development and General Director of the Corporation of the Development of the Nuevo León Border Zone Marco Antonio Gonzalez Valdez, and the Government of Nuevo León, for your continued collaboration to increase trade and cooperation between our two countries. |
My San Antonio office attended the UT Health Staff Appreciation Holiday Gathering at Maria Bonita Restaurant. Thank you to the UT Health San Antonio Office of Governmental Relations and Pete Arguello, Senior Director of Government Affairs at UT Health San Antonio and my former staffer, for being such a valuable resource all year long. |
My office attended Cookies and Carols, a Christmas posada held by Laredo Councilmember Daisy Campos. The event provided kids with hot chocolate, cookies, pictures with the grinch, and the chance to adopt a pet. Thank you Councilwoman for organizing the event. |
My Starr County Outreach Coordinator, Alexis Gallegos, presented a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to Ana Martinez for interning at my office. Thank you for your hard work and I wish you the best in all of your future endeavors!
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Eric attended the ribbon cutting for Planet Fitness in Converse. I will always be a strong supporter of small businesses and economic development in my district. Congratulations, and I wish you much success! |
Melissa presented a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to Robert Villarreal Jr. in honor of his retirement after 20 years of service to CBP. Congratulations! |
My office attended the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month ceremony for the month of December. Congratulations to all of this month’s nominees— keep up the good work in the classroom! |
My Laredo office attended the La Estrella del Deporte Awards for the month of December. La Estrella del Deporte recognizes student athletes that excel in both, sports and academics. Thank you Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez for helping showcase Laredo’s young talent. |
Marco attended the Avanti Modeling School Fall-Winter Show 2022. Avanti is committed to teaching young individuals runway modeling while providing them etiquette, life skills, poise, and confidence. |
My Laredo office attended the groundbreaking for the new CCD Laredo warehouse at Pinnacle Industry Center. Congratulations on this exciting new project that will contribute to the economic development of our city! |
Marco attended the retirement ceremony for Luis Ortiz Jr., Luis V. Ortiz who is retiring from Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your services! |
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