March 27, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 53 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Pages H2877-H2878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE CAREER OF JUDGE RAMON GARCIA

  (Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
career and service of a gentleman, the Honorable Ramon Garcia.
  Judge Garcia recently completed his third term as the Hidalgo County 
judge, serving with honor and distinction during his tenure. Judge 
Garcia was first elected in 2002. At the end of his tenure in 2006, 
Judge Garcia left Hidalgo County in the best financial position it had 
ever been in, in its history.
  Judge Garcia returned for a second round as Hidalgo County judge, 
being elected for a second term in 2010, and a third term in 2014, 
having served until this year in 2019.
  His leadership and fiscally responsible policies have paved the way 
for Hidalgo County to construct a much-needed county courthouse. The 
Hidalgo County Commissioners Court officially named the courthouse's 
law library the ``Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia Law Library,'' 
paying homage to his positive contributions to Hidalgo County.

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  Ramon Garcia was born in 1948 at the old McAllen General Hospital, 
the current location of McAllen City Hall. He graduated with honors 
from the University of Houston, Bates College of Law, in 1972, and 
passed the State bar the same year.
  He began practicing in 1973 with Joe B. Evins, who was an attorney at 
the time but would later go on to be the State district judge in our 
county.
  Recently, Judge Garcia formed a coalition of community leaders to 
plan for the 2020 Census and ensure that Hidalgo County is accurately 
counted. The coalition's work is recognized statewide and by other city 
and county governments that are facing similar situations.
  Today, Hidalgo County continues its fight for representation and 
entitlement funds, and they owe many thanks to Judge Garcia for his 
tireless work.
  Madam Speaker, Judge Garcia is a pillar in our community. There are 
many reasons to admire the work of Judge Garcia. I personally thank the 
judge for his exemplary work in government, but I most admire his trial 
and advocacy skills that he has used to advocate for south Texas.
  He has challenged the status quo as a litigator and as our county 
judge to the benefit of south Texans. It is a privilege to represent 
resilient, hardworking individuals like him.

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