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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced H.R. 2754, a bill to rename the Del Mar Post Office in Laredo after local, fallen military heroes: Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez, and Sergeant Roberto Arizola, Jr. The entire Texas Congressional Delegation joined in co-sponsoring the bill.

“Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez, and Sergeant Roberto Arizola, Jr., paid the ultimate sacrifice in preserving our freedom. Renaming the Del Mar Post Office here in Laredo will forever memorialize these local heroes and commemorate their selfless efforts,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Words and actions can never replace these young men, but we can continue to honor their legacies by dedicating this Post Office to them. Thank you to David, Juan, and Roberto for giving so much to this country. And thank you to the entire Texas Congressional Delegation for your support in honoring these heroes.”

“When my son, David, was killed in Kabul on August, 2021, Congressman Cuellar immediately reached out to our family to see how he could help. Not only did we receive his full emotional support, he also helped us get a home where David’s brothers and sister could grow up,” said Elizabeth Holguin, mother of Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza. “Nothing will ever bring my son back. However, my family and I are honored to have the post office display David’s name in his honor. Thank you, Congressman Cuellar, for all your support.”

“My son was a selfless human being who lived to serve others and his community. After his military term was up, he wanted to come home and join the local police department,” said Juana Maria Rodriguez, mother of Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez. “May this post office now embody my son’s values of honor, service, and sense of duty. Thank you, Congressman Cuellar, for helping us pay tribute to Juan’s ultimate sacrifice.”

"We appreciate Congressman Cuellar doing this for my brother. It is a great honor knowing his name will forever be remembered as a hero,” said Ricardo Arizola, brother of Sergeant Roberto Arizola, Jr.                                                              

Congressman Cuellar introduced H.R. 2754, a bill that will designate the United States Postal Service facility at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the Lance Corporal Davie Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building. The legislation was co-sponsored by the entire Texas Congressional Delegation.

For more information on H.R. 2754, including the bill’s text, click here.