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CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY WORK AND LEGACY OF VICTOR VILLARREAL

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On 2018-07-25, Representative John R. Carter (R-TX-31) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY WORK AND LEGACY OF VICTOR VILLARREAL" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered education.

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CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY WORK AND LEGACY OF VICTOR VILLARREAL

Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1071-E1072] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY WORK AND LEGACY OF VICTOR VILLARREAL ______ HON. JOHN R. CARTER of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the extraordinary work and legacy of Victor Villarreal, Ph.D. This Lone Star State native has led a life of continual service to Central Texas. His leadership, vision, and commitment to hard work has made the growing city of Leander, TX a great place to live and work. Dr. Vic served the City of Leander as a councilmember from 2005-2009, which included a term as Mayor Pro-Tem. Knowing that Leander deserves a first-class higher-education institution, his tenure was focused on bringing an Austin Community College (ACC) campus to his beloved community. Dr. Vic unselfishly gave countless hours over the span of a decade toward making an ACC campus in Leander a reality. Those who worked alongside him describe the time, planning, and effort he put in to bringing a college campus to Leander as a true labor of love. Dr. Vic's leadership led to the establishment of ACC's San Gabriel campus; classes will begin in Fall 2018. His commitment to higher education in Leander didn't end there as Dr. Vic served as a member and a Vice Chairman of [[Page E1072]] the ACC Board of Trustees before becoming Chairman. Many go through life wondering if they've made difference; Dr. Vic doesn't have that problem. I'm glad civic-minded leaders like him are working hard to improve their communities. He's led Leander to new heights and positioned his beloved city to continue into a bright future. I salute his work, congratulate him on his achievements, and wish him nothing but the best for the years ahead. ____________________

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CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY WORK AND LEGACY OF VICTOR VILLARREAL Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1071-E1072] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY WORK AND LEGACY OF VICTOR VILLARREAL ______ HON. JOHN R. CARTER of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the extraordinary work and legacy of Victor Villarreal, Ph.D. This Lone Star State native has led a life of continual service to Central Texas. His leadership, vision, and commitment to hard work has made the growing city of Leander, TX a great place to live and work. Dr. Vic served the City of Leander as a councilmember from 2005-2009, which included a term as Mayor Pro-Tem. Knowing that Leander deserves a first-class higher-education institution, his tenure was focused on bringing an Austin Community College (ACC) campus to his beloved community. Dr. Vic unselfishly gave countless hours over the span of a decade toward making an ACC campus in Leander a reality. Those who worked alongside him describe the time, planning, and effort he put in to bringing a college campus to Leander as a true labor of love. Dr. Vic's leadership led to the establishment of ACC's San Gabriel campus; classes will begin in Fall 2018. His commitment to higher education in Leander didn't end there as Dr. Vic served as a member and a Vice Chairman of [[Page E1072]] the ACC Board of Trustees before becoming Chairman. Many go through life wondering if they've made difference; Dr. Vic doesn't have that problem. I'm glad civic-minded leaders like him are working hard to improve their communities. He's led Leander to new heights and positioned his beloved city to continue into a bright future. I salute his work, congratulate him on his achievements, and wish him nothing but the best for the years ahead. ____________________