He worked to improve relations and trade between the United States and Mexico throughout his career. He promoted dialogue between Members of Congress and our counterparts in Mexico. He led efforts to create modern border crossings across the TexasMexico border and bridges that are now vital links in commerce throughout this hemisphere. His hard work earned him many honors here. many things named for him in the Rio Grande Valley. but also the Order of Aztec Eagle. the highest honor that the country of Mexico can bestow on a noncitizen. Kika de la Garza is best known for his work here on agriculture. particularly his extended service as Chair of the House Agriculture Committee. He was the first Hispanic since 1917 to chair a standing committee in the United States House of Representatives. and no other chairman has ever done so much to advance the concerns of the small farmer. the family farmer. as Chairman de la Garza.
Keywords matched
noncitizen border crossing