Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the legacy of a local Houston legend, the late Lupe Fraga. Lupe Fraga, known affectionately as ``Champ'' was a community legend who grew up in Houston's East End in my district. Over the decades, Champ became known as a pioneer in the Latino business community, a dedicated public servant, and an honorable veteran who served in the United States Army. Champ founded Tejas Office Products in 1962 to provide Houstonians with high-quality and affordable office supplies. As a businessowner, he also supported local school supply drives and helped support minority-owned businesses in our region. He eventually served on the Houston branch of the Federal Reserve Bank, was a regent at the Texas A&M University, and a member and director of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Champ was one of Houston's best. He was a true leader. Champ and his friendly smile will be missed by everyone. My condolences and best wishes to his family as they put him to rest in Houston today. ____________________”