Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-Laredo) released the following statement on an amendment he successfully added to the 2014 Defense Appropriations Bill requesting a comprehensive plan to assess excess military base infrastructure overseas, prior to considering the closure of any domestic bases. San Antonio, or Military City USA as it is known, is home to three of the most important… Read more »
Sixty-two years after his death in the Korean War, Private First Class Ricardo Castor, Jr. was properly laid to rest today when Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) unveiled a Memorial Services Program headstone for the fallen soldier. PFC Castor, a lifelong Laredoan, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was killed in action on November 30, 1950. Cuellar’s office assisted… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) presented Mr. Pedro G. Garcia of Cotulla the ten medals entitled to him for his service in World War II.
“Requests from constituents, no matter the scope or size, are handled with the utmost attention and care,” Congressman Cuellar said. “The request from Mr. Pedro Garcia was no different – from tracking newspaper records to corresponding… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, joined City of Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas, The University of Texas Health Science Center President Dr. William Henrich and VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System Acting Director Ms. Danna Malone at the ground breaking of the new Laredo VA Outpatient Clinic.
“Today we celebrate the future of our veteran community, ”Cuellar said. “This… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) unveiled the naming of the “Schertz Veterans Post Office,” formally known as the United States Postal Service facility in Schertz, Texas. This post office was named in honor of those who served in our nation’s armed forces in Schertz, Texas, surrounding areas and the nation.
“After introducing legislation that became law to name this post… Read more »
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) presented four medals to Mr. Rodolfo Marquez that were entitled to him for his service in the Korean War.
“Requests from constituents, no matter the scope or size, are handled with the utmost attention and care,” Congressman Cuellar said. “The request from Mr. Rodolfo Garcia was no different – I made it a point to see that Mr. Garcia received… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) included legislation in the fiscal year 2012 Military Construction and Veterans funding bill that would bring south Texas one step closer to having a full-service VA hospital. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon by a vote of 411 to 5.
“Our veterans have served our country with great distinction and honor and we owe it to… Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced legislation today that would transform the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care Center in Harlingen, Texas, into a hospital. The bill would expand the health care center by adding in-patient accommodations, an urgent care center and caregiver support services including adult day-care. The legislation would also provide a full range of health care services for female veterans. Read more »
Congressman Henry Cuellar, joined by members of the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, the City of Laredo, and the University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio on Monday announced an expansion project for the Laredo VA Outpatient Clinic.
The expansion project was recently approved by Veterans Affairs Department Secretary Erik Shinseki, and it is a collaborative… Read more »
