UNIVERSITY DONORS GENEROUS GONTOR ENDOWMENT FORGES LEGACY SUPPORTING HIGHER EDUCATION González Torres y Compañía (GONTOR), a renowned leader in the Mexican international trade services sector, has donated a generous Endowment of $25,000 to TAMIU. The Endowment will support TAMIU’s mission and also benefit the children of GONTOR employees who attend TAMIU. Founded in 1945 by Francisco González Torres and Elia Norma Treviño, GONTOR is a family business renowned for its dedication and personalized service in the international trade services sector. The company’s legacy is carried forward by CEO Francisco Julio González, Elia Norma Barrera, and Mexican Custom Broker Carlos Javier González. The family’s legacy continues with the third generation of the González family contributing to the company’s growth and success: Elia Margaret O’Brien (Endowment Administrator), Francisco Javier González (Logistics), Alejandro González (COO), and Hector Alonso González (U.S. Custom Broker). TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz shared TAMIU’s gratitude for the generous Endowment. “We are deeply honored by GONTOR’s commitment to education and community,” said Dr. Arenaz, “This Endowment will strengthen our ability to provide high-quality academic programs, facilitate research endeavors, and offer scholarships to deserving students.” The partnership between TAMIU and GONTOR reflects the power of collaboration between academia and industry, said GONTOR CEO Francisco González Treviño. “Education is the best legacy we can pass on to our children,” Treviño affirmed. HONORING OUR TRAILBLAZERS Countless Laredoans played leadership and supportive roles in passing legislation and securing funding for a four-year University in Laredo. Listed are persons who played significant roles in working cooperatively and with legislators and State leaders as trailblazers whose work cumulatively resulted in passage of Senate Bill 6 by Senator Judith Zaffirini and Representative Henry Cuellar, establishing Texas A&M International University. TAMIU’s impressive Trailblazer Tower honors these remarkable individuals for their shared commitment and vision. TEXAS TRAILBLAZERS Gilberto Acuna Bill Baker Rep. Hugo Berlanga Manuel Bravo, Jr. Elmer Buckley Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa Dr. Leo Cigarroa Speaker Billy Clayton Gov. John Connally Joe Finley, Jr. Dr. Dianne Mendoza Galaviz Clemente Garcia Hector Garcia Rey Garcia Msgr. Geroge Gloeckner Elvia Gonzalez Ricardo Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haas J. J. Haynes Jorge Haynes Minnie Dora Bunn Haynes Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby Gary Jacobs Rep. Rob Junell Senator and U.S. Rep. Abraham “Chick” Kazen U. S. Judge George Kazen Jim Kazen Phillip Kazen John Keck David Killam Radcliffe Killam Sue Killam 15
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