HONORING THE SERVICE OF OLGA MONTES

On 2026-09-08, Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE SERVICE OF OLGA MONTES" in the House.

HONORING THE SERVICE OF OLGA MONTES

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 142 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E880-E881] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE SERVICE OF OLGA MONTES ______ HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Olga H. Montes for 27 years of dedicated service to the City of Combes. Since first being elected to the Combes City Commission in 1999, she has devoted herself to strengthening her community and improving the quality of life for its residents. During her tenure, Combes has grown from a small town into a thriving city with new businesses, programs, and services for families and seniors. Ms. Montes always understood that public service extends beyond holding office. She has worked to ensure families have the support they need, providing Thanksgiving meals, clothing for children, and celebrations for local youth. Beyond the City Commission, Ms. Montes has also made a lasting impact by mentoring young women interested in public service. Her guidance and encouragement have inspired the next generation of leaders in South Texas. After nearly three decades, Ms. Montes plans to retire from the Combes City Commission at the end of her current term. Her retirement marks the conclusion of an extraordinary chapter, but her legacy will endure in the hearts of the families she helped uplift and the city she helped build. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 34th Congressional District of Texas, I extend my deepest gratitude to Olga H. Montes for her decades of leadership and commitment to the people of Combes. South Texas is stronger because of her contributions, and I wish her continued health, happiness, and success in the years ahead. [[Page E881]] ____________________