Vicente Gonzalez

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask you to urge President Trump to fulfill his promise to the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, a community he made a solemn promise to.

We heard him loud and clear. When the President visited our city, he called our request for sustainable Federal funding for water projects a serious money ask. He then went on to say to the people of Corpus Christi: We are going to take care of it.

Today, I am asking him to keep that promise, and I urge you to ensure that he does.

Corpus Christi is a leading energy hub for the country and the world. Water is not a partisan issue. It is not a luxury. It cannot wait for another election or another round of political speeches. Reliable water in one of the most important energy hubs in our country is a national security concern. The time to act is now.

Families, hospitals, schools, military installations, small businesses, and thousands of workers who keep the port of Corpus Christi are relying on you today.

I was born and raised in Corpus Christi. This is my hometown. I know its people. They work hard. They pay their taxes, and they help power the economy of Texas, the country, and the world. They should not have to wonder whether their community will have enough water to survive and grow into the future. We need the administration to act immediately, identify the Federal funding available, designate the responsible agency, and provide a firm timetable to get this done. We need the President to deliver.

If congressional action is required, send it to me. I am ready to work with Republicans, Democrats, State leaders, and local officials to get this done and get this done now. Everyone has a responsibility here. Local and State leaders must also do their part, and the Federal Government must fulfill its commitment.

Mr. Speaker, remind the President that Corpus Christi welcomed him. He made a promise to the people, and it is his obligation to fulfill those promises.

Its people listened to him. They took him at his word. Now it is time for action, Mr. President. Release the Federal support. Help us secure a dependable, long-term, sustainable water supply.

A promise made in Corpus Christi must be a promise kept. Our families cannot live on promises. They need water, and they need it now.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask you to urge President Trump to fulfill his promise to the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, a community he made a solemn promise to.

We heard him loud and clear. When the President visited our city, he called our request for sustainable Federal funding for water projects a serious money ask. He then went on to say to the people of Corpus Christi: We are going to take care of it.

Today, I am asking him to keep that promise, and I urge you to ensure that he does.

Corpus Christi is a leading energy hub for the country and the world. Water is not a partisan issue. It is not a luxury. It cannot wait for another election or another round of political speeches. Reliable water in one of the most important energy hubs in our country is a national security concern. The time to act is now.

Families, hospitals, schools, military installations, small businesses, and thousands of workers who keep the port of Corpus Christi are relying on you today.

I was born and raised in Corpus Christi. This is my hometown. I know its people. They work hard. They pay their taxes, and they help power the economy of Texas, the country, and the world. They should not have to wonder whether their community will have enough water to survive and grow into the future. We need the administration to act immediately, identify the Federal funding available, designate the responsible agency, and provide a firm timetable to get this done. We need the President to deliver.

If congressional action is required, send it to me. I am ready to work with Republicans, Democrats, State leaders, and local officials to get this done and get this done now. Everyone has a responsibility here. Local and State leaders must also do their part, and the Federal Government must fulfill its commitment.

Mr. Speaker, remind the President that Corpus Christi welcomed him. He made a promise to the people, and it is his obligation to fulfill those promises.

Its people listened to him. They took him at his word. Now it is time for action, Mr. President. Release the Federal support. Help us secure a dependable, long-term, sustainable water supply.

A promise made in Corpus Christi must be a promise kept. Our families cannot live on promises. They need water, and they need it now.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Miss Addison Humphreys of McAllen, Texas, a member of the McAllen High School Class of 2027, whose academic excellence, leadership, and service reflect the very best of South Texas.

Miss Humphreys ranks among the top four percent of her graduating class, which has more than 470 students, and has pursued a rigorous course of study in preparation for a future in medicine. As State President of Texas HOSA--Future Health Professionals, she represents more than 51,000 students across 1,570 chapters and is the first student in McAllen Independent School District and Hidalgo County history to hold both area and state HOSA office.

Her commitment to service extends far beyond the classroom. She founded Books2Border, a youth-led literacy initiative that has distributed more than 5,500 books and 20 laptops, established five community libraries, rebuilt school libraries in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and expanded educational opportunities for more than 2,500 students in Mexico.

Overall, Miss Humphreys has also completed more than 1,300 documented hours of community service. Through DHR Health's LASER program, she is researching childhood obesity and Type II diabetes risk in the Rio Grande Valley, has been selected to present her work internationally, and has helped educate more than 2,500 students about stroke recognition.

South Texas is home to countless young people with big dreams and a desire to make a difference. Miss Humphreys is a fine example of that promise, reflecting the hard work, compassion, and spirit of service that define our communities.

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Miss Addison Humphreys for her distinguished academic achievement, leadership, and service, and I wish her continued success in the years ahead. She has a bright future ahead of her and has made South Texas proud.