The end of an era for a Dairy Queen employee in Rio Grande City was recognized on Thursday.

After 49 years of serving up smiles and soft serve ice cream, 74-year-old Josefina "Fina" Bazan hung up her apron and hat. On Thursday, Congressman Henry Cuellar honored Bazan's years of service with a proclamation she was presented with.

"Ms. Bazan has been a familiar and welcoming face to generations of families and neighbors in Rio Grande City," a news release from Cuellar's office stated. "Her retirement marks the conclusion of nearly half a century of commitment to her workplace and her community."

Congressman Cuellar, whose first job was also at a Dairy Queen, according to the release, presented a plaque to Bazan that said it was honoring Bazan's 48 years in the restaurant.

Bazan first sta

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