Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) received the Distinguished Leader of Our Community award by the Laredo Motor Carriers Association for his support of LMCA throughout the city, state and federal levels of government. Congressman Cuellar is one of three to be bestowed with the Distinguished Leader of Our Community award. Other recipients include CBP Deputy Director Albert Flores as well as Sergeant Genaro Hinojosa on behalf of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

“I have always been committed to supporting policies that create and enhance economic growth in Laredo,” said Congressman Cuellar. “By working with LMCA, we have strengthened Laredo’s trucking industry as well as proactively expanded compliance with federal, state and local laws. As the representative of the busiest land port of entry, I will continue to be a strong advocate for Laredo’s trucking industry by strengthening international trade at the border and taking critical steps at expanding infrastructure in South Texas. I’d like to thank Executive Director Melissa Huddleston, President Gerardo Maldonado, the Board of Directors and all LMCA members for this prestigious honor.”

"Congressman Cuellar has been one of our biggest advocates in DC, helping us through every issue, concern, and need. He understands the trucking industry and we are fortunate to have him as a leader, partner, and friend," said Melissa Huddleston, Executive Director of Laredo Motor Carriers Association.

As a senior member on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Cuellar fights to ensure that the modernization of the World Trade Bridge remains on track to increase trade through Laredo. Specifically, the Congressman worked to pass the USMCA agreement, which is expected to increase trade by roughly 30 percent over the next five years.