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Courtesy Isabel Sosa,

Laredo, Texas – City of Laredo Council Member for District 4, Alberto Torres, Jr., led a special ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony in honor of Estela Quintanilla, whose name is now displayed on the Crime Prevention Center, located at 320 E. Ryan St.

Before a large audience including Mrs. Quintanilla’s family, friends, co-workers, and many Laredoans whom were close to her throughout her life, Council Member Torres described how special her friendship and mentorship were for the community, youth of Laredo, and himself.

Representatives from law enforcement agencies, members of the Laredo Independent School District, Zapata County, Webb County, and City of Laredo leaders gathered to witness and honor Estela Quintanilla during this heartwarming occasion.

“Mrs. Quintanilla taught us a lot and she taught many of her students the importance of finishing high school and pursuing a higher education. She did it through the diligent promotion of scholarships, by providing and assisting many students on a one-on-one at her alma mater, Martin High School,” said Torres, “Mrs. Quintanilla always advocated for the betterment of the community, the safety of our public schools, ensuring that students could go and learn in a safe environment.”

Mrs. Quintanilla implemented the Campus Crime Stoppers Program and served the Laredo Independent School District for 40 years. Throughout her career, she helped create many other programs and was recognized by several dignitaries for her commitment and honorable actions.

The Laredo Crime Stoppers will now be centralized and will continue to serve the Laredo community, along with media, and the area law enforcement agencies to control and solve crimes. This building is dedicated in her memory to honor all of the valuable contributions she made to the City of Laredo, the County of Webb, and the State of Texas. Her leadership and advocacy for fighting crime and the expansion of public resources for those in need will never be forgotten.