HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MANUEL "MANNY" P. BERRIOZABAL

On 2026-04-21, Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MANUEL "MANNY" P. BERRIOZABAL" in the House. The speech addressed the environment.

HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MANUEL "MANNY" P. BERRIOZABAL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MANUEL ``MANNY'' P. BERRIOZABAL (Mr. CASTRO of Texas asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. Manuel ``Manny'' Berriozabal. Manny was born in San Antonio, where he met his wife, Maria, and served our community for five decades. After growing up in Independence, Missouri, he would go on to teach mathematics at UCLA, Loyola Marymount, the University of New Orleans, and Tulane. Manny joined the UTSA faculty in 1976, and he was a force for change. He worked tirelessly to prepare and inspire generations of students to pursue math and science careers. He founded the Pre-Freshman Engineering Program, PREP, helping give over 50,000 alumni access to rewarding opportunities in STEM. That program is now in 33 sites across seven States. Outside of the classroom, he fought for equity and opportunities for underserved communities, making our city a better place to learn and live. He was also a longtime friend. Madam Speaker, he believed in the power of education and community. His legacy lives on through countless students in San Antonio and across the country. May he rest in peace. ____________________