MALDEF Honors Latino Leaders at Washington, D.C. Awards Gala

MALDEF | April 28, 2025

United States Representative Joaquin Castro, 20th District of Texas, was given the Excellence in Government Service Award for his years of service to his community as a state legislator and a member of the United States Congress. Born and raised in San Antonio, Castro, has dedicated his life and career to the well-being of his constituents. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, Congressman Castro serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He was the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 116th Congress.