Floor SpeechCeremonial2026-02-20

CONGRATULATING THE LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PUEBLO DINNER DANCE AWARDEES

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On 2026-02-20, Representative Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING THE LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PUEBLO DINNER DANCE AWARDEES" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING THE LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PUEBLO DINNER DANCE AWARDEES ______ HON. JEFF HURD of colorado in the house of representatives Friday, February 20, 2026 Mr. HURD of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 47th Annual Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo Dinner Dance Awardees for 2025. Over the past 47 years, the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo has grown into a well-respected and accomplished organization that continues to support and strengthen small businesses in the Pueblo community. I congratulate this year's awardees: Caitlin Alcon, for the Victor Navarro Outstanding Board Member of the Year; Dr. Chato Hazelbaker for the Gil Sanchez Outstanding Professional of the Year; Pueblo City- County Library District, for the Lorraine K. Salas Outstanding Community Partner of the Year; Vectra Bank Colorado, Outstanding Corporate Member of the Year; Rebecca Gomez, Gil Padilla Outstanding Ambassador of the Year; El Pomar Foundation, Outstanding Non-Profit Member of the Year; and Freddie Martinez Agency, for the Joseph P. Roybal Outstanding Small Business of the Year. I congratulate all the awardees and to the Chamber for their tireless efforts in the Pueblo community. It is Coloradans like these awardees who make Southern Colorado so special and inspire those around them. Please join me in celebrating them once more. ____________________

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CONGRATULATING THE LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PUEBLO DINNER DANCE AWARDEES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING THE LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PUEBLO DINNER DANCE AWARDEES ______ HON. JEFF HURD of colorado in the house of representatives Friday, February 20, 2026 Mr. HURD of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 47th Annual Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo Dinner Dance Awardees for 2025. Over the past 47 years, the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo has grown into a well-respected and accomplished organization that continues to support and strengthen small businesses in the Pueblo community. I congratulate this year's awardees: Caitlin Alcon, for the Victor Navarro Outstanding Board Member of the Year; Dr. Chato Hazelbaker for the Gil Sanchez Outstanding Professional of the Year; Pueblo City- County Library District, for the Lorraine K. Salas Outstanding Community Partner of the Year; Vectra Bank Colorado, Outstanding Corporate Member of the Year; Rebecca Gomez, Gil Padilla Outstanding Ambassador of the Year; El Pomar Foundation, Outstanding Non-Profit Member of the Year; and Freddie Martinez Agency, for the Joseph P. Roybal Outstanding Small Business of the Year. I congratulate all the awardees and to the Chamber for their tireless efforts in the Pueblo community. It is Coloradans like these awardees who make Southern Colorado so special and inspire those around them. Please join me in celebrating them once more. ____________________