Frank

My name is Frank J. Enriquez. I was born at Edwards Air Force Base, while my father served in the air force during the Korean conflict. In 1972 during the Vietnam War I volunteered to serve our country as a member of the United States Air Force when I was 18 years of age. I served as an enlisted man and was stationed in Southeast Asia near Cambodia during the Christmas Bombing of North Vietnam. I am proud I served my nation as a soldier and am proud to say that I currently have a brother, Oscar, serving in Iraq.The 28th Congressional District consists of ten full Texas Counties and portions of two other Texas Counties. It stretches from Hidalgo County, northwest along the Texas/Mexico Border to Webb County, then North to Guadalupe County and the southeast corner of Bexar County near San Antonio. It is, geographically, an extensive area. The district was created this August by a three judge federal panel after the Supreme Court of the United States declared the Tom Delay/Henry Cuellar redistricting plan unconstitutional. The District encompasses generally what is known as the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, East and South East San Antonio and Seguin.I have lived in the Rio Grande Valley for almost 30 years. I am well known here, and I have served on several boards including the McAllen Economic Development Corporation and the Trade Zone Committee. I have been involved in local, state and federal elections, primarily supporting candidates. My home is here and my two sons, Carlos and Frankie were born here. Carlos (20) graduated from The Science Academy of South Texas is currently at Rice University in Houston. Frankie (14) currently attends The Science Academy of South Texas, which is recognized nationally for its high academic standards. I also have my primary law practice in McAllen.My parents are from Laredo. My grandparents are from Laredo. I have literally over a hundred aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, and friends in Laredo. I spent my early years in Laredo growing up in the Colonia Guadalupe. My paternal grandfather, Jesus Enriquez Sr., was a local businessman who owned the famous “Tumble Inn Restaurant”. My maternal grandfather, Jose Angel Ramirez, was a master carpenter who owned a carpentry shop on Corpus Christi Street, which was affectionately referred to as “El Taller”. I am also a descendant of Don Tomas Sanchez de la Barrera, founder of Laredo. My roots in Laredo are long and deep.When I was 5 years of age my father was stationed in San Antonio. I spent my formative years in San Antonio, attending St. Joseph Catholic School, Holy Cross High School and, ultimately, St. Mary’s University School of Law. In addition to my Rio Grande Valley Practice, I also have an active Law Office in San Antonio, at the corner of Santa Rosa and Dolorosa across from Market Square. I commute from the Valley to San Antonio weekly, which has taken me through the heart of Congressional District 28, which includes Wilson, Atascosa, Frio, La Salle and McMullen counties.