Representative Henry Cuellar's Biography

Biographical

Full Name: Henry Cuellar
Current Office: U.S. House - District 28, Democratic
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Imelda; 2 Children: Christy, Catie
Birth Date: 09/19/1955
Birth Place: Laredo, TX
Home City: Laredo, TX
Religion: Catholic

PhD, Government, University of Texas, Austin, 1998
JD, University of Texas-Austin, 1981
MBA, International Trade, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1982
BS, Foreign Service, Georgetown University, 1978
AA, Political Science, Laredo Community College, 1976

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2005-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 23, 2002
Secretary of State, State of Texas, 2001
Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1987-2001
Texas Delegate, National Democratic Convention, 1992
Sustaining Member, Texas Democratic Party, 1984

Member, Blue Dog Coalition
Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Member, Democratic Policy Committee
Member, Democratic Steering Committee
Chair, House Pro-Trade Caucus
Founder, House Pro-Trade Caucus
Former Member, Calendar Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, House Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Adjunct Professor, International Commercial Law, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical International University, 1984-1986
Instructor, Department of Government, Laredo Community College, 1982-1986
Attorney, Law Office of Henry Cuellar
Arbitrator
Businessman
Licensed United States Customs Broker
Mediator

Member, Board of Advisers, Texas Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy, University of Texas Law School, 2002
Member, Texas Lyceum, 1997
Member, International Trade Association, Laredo State University, 1988
Legal Adviser, American GI, Local Chapter, 1986-1987
Member, Advisory Board, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1984
President, Laredo Young Lawyers Association, 1983-1984
President, Board of Directors, Laredo Legal Aid Society, Incorporated, 1982-1984
Member, Board of Directors, Kiwanis Club of Laredo, 1982-1983
Co-Founder, Laredo Volunteer Lawyers Program, Incorporated, 1982-1983
President, Laredo Volunteer Lawyers Program, Incorporated, 1982-1983
Co-Founder, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1982-1983
Treasurer, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1982-1983
Member, Board of Directors, United Way, 1982-1983
Member, American Bar Association
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
Member, Inter-American Bar Association
President, Board of Directors, International Good Neighbor Council
Member, Texas State Bar Association
Member, Webb County/Laredo Bar Association

  • Astrological Sign:

    Virgo

  • Awards:

    -Legislative Leadership Award, Texas Chamber of Commerce

 

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://cuellar.house.gov/contact/sendmeanemail.htm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://cuellar.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/RepCuellar

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/henrycuellar

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/US-Congressman-Henry-Cuellar-TX-28/152569121550

Washington, D.C.
2431 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-1640
Fax: 202-225-1641

District
602 East Calton Road
Suite 2

Laredo, TX 78041

Phone: 956-725-0639
Fax: 956-725-2647

District
100 North F.M. 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Phone: 956-487-5603
Fax: 956-488-0952

District
615 East Houston Street
Suite 451

San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone: 210-271-2851
Fax: 210-277-6671

District
117 East Tom Landry
Mission, TX 78572

Phone: 956-424-3942
Fax: 956-424-3936

Key Staff
Nina Andrews
Scheduler
336 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4328

Phone: 202-225-1640
Fax: 202-225-1641

Key Staff
Terry Stinson
Chief of Staff
336 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4328

Phone: 202-225-1640
Fax: 202-225-1641

Key Staff
Yolanda Urrabazo
Press Secretary
336 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4328

Phone: 202-225-1640
Fax: 202-225-1641