CHC ON JULIÁN CASTRO NOMINATION
Washington, DC- Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), and Members of the CHC released the following statements on President's Obama nomination of San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
"San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro is an excellent choice by President Obama to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. We are confident that he will be a strong voice for fair and affordable housing, urban development, and America's families. As a fellow Texan, it gives me great pride to see this exceptional Latino leader serve our country on a national level. We congratulate Mayor Castro and his family, and we urge the Senate to act swiftly on his nomination," said Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa.
"I congratulate Julián Castro on his nomination to serve as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. His strong record of leadership and commitment to expanding opportunity for hard-working and middle-class families as Mayor of San Antonio will serve him well in this important Cabinet position. I urge the Senate to move swiftly on this nomination of a dedicated and talented public servant," said Congressman Ben Ray Luján, CHC First Vice Chair and Diversity Task Force Chair (NM-03).
“President Obama has made an excellent choice in nominating Mayor Julián Castro to be the next Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mayor Castro’s leadership has put the city of San Antonio on a new trajectory by refocusing on building infrastructure and revitalizing the city’s underserved urban communities. Mayor Castro has emerged as a champion of American business and residential renewal. He deserves speedy Senate confirmation so he can hit the ground running as our next Secretary of HUD,” said Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.
“I am thrilled by Mayor Julián Castro’s nomination as our next HUD Secretary. In his three terms as Mayor of San Antonio, he has proven himself an exceptionally thoughtful and talented executive. His economic development and housing policies have improved the lives of San Antonio’s residents, including the city’s large Latino population. His thorough understanding of the housing and economic challenges in our country, as well as his record of results, will make him an excellent HUD Secretary and an effective advocate for Latinos, and all Americans, in President Obama’s cabinet. I congratulate Mayor Castro on his well-deserved nomination, and commend the President for making such a distinguished and capable choice,” said Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40).
“I commend President Obama for nominating Mayor Julián Castro to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mayor Castro has proven to be an effective and capable leader, and I believe his experience as Mayor will help him tremendously as he takes on his new role. I congratulate him and look forward to working with him on issues important to our community,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38).
“San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro is an excellent choice to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development and I commend the President on his nomination. As a fellow South Texan and representative of San Antonio, I have had the opportunity to work with Mayor Castro on many occasions and have been impressed by his commitment to the community and vision for San Antonio. He has demonstrated a commitment to urban development and the middle class and he will be missed in San Antonio. I urge the Senate to act quickly to move his confirmation forward and I am certain that he will lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development with distinction,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28).
“Congratulations to Mayor Julián Castro – one of the Lone Star State's shining stars. He is practical, puts principle before party, works hard and will make an excellent Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Just as importantly, Julián will serve as an inspiration to millions of young men and women across the country and reinforce the fact that ours truly is a nation of opportunity. San Antonio will miss him - but our loss is the nation's gain. I wish the Secretary-designate well in the upcoming confirmation process. I have no doubt he'll be an outstanding member of the President's cabinet," said Congressman Pete Gallego (TX-23).