Rep. Cuellar Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Los Martinez Park in Laredo

LAREDO, TX - Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new Los Martinez Park in Laredo, TX.

"I am pleased to be here today to celebrate the new Los Martinez Park. Los Martinez Park will offer a safe space where people of all ages can gather and enjoy the outdoors in our community," said Dr. Cuellar, a Senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee. "I want to thank Mayor Victor Trevino, Councilwoman Vanessa Perez, Community Development Director Tina Martinez, and everyone involved in this project for your efforts to provide our community with more outdoor recreational spaces and for supporting the health of our community."

Congressman Cuellar secured $551,365 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the project.

Los Martinez Park will offer amenities and equipment for children and families such as volleyball nets, benches, swing sets, seesaws, a spring rider, and a walking trial.

This project will ensure that Laredo residents have more outdoor recreational spaces to go to. The CDBG Program provides funding for neighborhood improvement projects that offer services to low- and moderate-income households in the community, ensuring that all residents have access to recreational spaces.

The Congressman remains committed to providing federal funding for recreational projects that will enhance the health of residents in the district.

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