Congressional Report

Dear friends,

Please take a moment to read my latest update from Washington and Texas' 28th Congressional District.

Below you will find information regarding meetings to expand higher education in Wilson County, honors to community leaders who have helped Webb County grow, meetings with officials to discuss Central American immigration, small business health care options workshops, an intern spotlight and an informational video from the CDC regarding the importance of vaccinations.

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Meeting with Floresville Economic Development Director

On August 12, my outreach coordinator for Wilson County, Gilbert Lafuente, met with Floresville Economic Development Director Tommy Baker to discuss higher education in Wilson County, specifically on how to provide training in welding, nursing and technology via mobile university units.

Recognizing Community Leaders of Laredo

On August 21, my outreach coordinator for Webb, La Salle and Zapata Counties, Alec Martinez, presented congressional certificates of recognition to five community leaders for outstanding contributions to Webb County. Pictured from left to right are Outreach Coordinator Alec Martinez and former Laredo City Manager Carlos Villarreal. 


Meeting with Representatives in the Rio Grande Valley to Discuss Migration from Central America

Earlier this month, my southern district outreach coordinator, Nichole Hernandez, met with representatives from the City of McAllen and the City of Brownsville, as well as congressional and consular representatives at the Anzalduas Bridge in McAllen to discuss updates from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala on their strategic plans to help with immigration issues.

SHOP Workshops throughout District 28

This week I hosted free Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) workshops throughout my district in order to provide the necessary information for small business owners regarding individual and employer health care.

Intern Spotlight:
Meral B. Aycicek - Washington, D.C. Office

Chicago native Meral B. Aycicek was an intern in my Washington, D.C., office this summer. She is currently a senior at Northside College Preparatory High School and plans to study international diplomacy and business at Georgetown University.

Read more about Meral and other interns in my office here.

Find out how to apply for an internship with my office either in the district or in D.C. here.

TX28 Tips
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Get Vaccinated and Prevent Measles

Since measles is still common in many countries, unvaccinated travelers bring measles to the U.S. and it can spread. This video from the CDC explains how you can protect yourself, your family and your community with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, especially before traveling internationally. Ask your doctor if everyone in your family has received all recommended doses of MMR and other vaccines for best protection.

Sincerely,

Henry Cuellar