Monica De La Cruz
10/31/2026 | Press release | Archived content
De La Cruz Holds Jim Wells County Congressional Record Ceremony
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) held her second Jim Wells County Congressional Record Ceremony to honor local leaders and present checks to Jim Wells County, Premont, Alice, and Jim Wells County Fresh Water Supply District #1.
"Sharing Texans' stories on the House floor and preserving them in history is one of my greatest honors as Congresswoman. I was proud to present community members with their official Congressional Records and deliver millions in federal funding for Jim Wells County." - Congresswoman Monica De La CruzBackground:
During the ceremony, Congresswoman De La Cruz honored:
- Alice ISD for their 2026 Small School District Winner title at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
- Sergeant Joshua Roque for his outstanding service and leadership for the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office
- Lt. Santiago Soliz from the Alice Police Department for his incredible life and service
- WWII Navy Veteran Mr. Kay Clementson with an American flag for his 100th birthday
Congresswoman De La Cruz presented checks for:
- $1M for the City of Alice's Elevated Water Storage Project
- $1.2M for Jim Wells County's Tecolote Municipal Utility District Project
- $1M for the City of Premont's Water Well Infrastructure Revitalization Project
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$31M for Jim Wells County Fresh Water Supply District #1
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