[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: November 29, 1994]
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                         JUDGE WILBERT F. BIGGS

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                        HON. CRAIG A. WASHINGTON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. WASHINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions, 
dedication to others, and kindness of Judge Wilbert F. Biggs. The life 
of Judge Biggs is a life that all of us, in this most august body, 
should hope to emulate in some form, fashion or function, either today, 
tomorrow or in the near future. Judge Biggs' life was broader than one 
would usually associate with a person who has the rare opportunity to 
be a judge. Indeed, Judge Biggs has dedicated his life to his 
community, his county, his State, and his country. His underlying 
principle is to always place his concern for the public good ahead of 
his personal or parochial interests.
  As a part of more than three decades of service to the people of the 
State of Texas and Galena Park, Judge Biggs has been the municipal 
judge of Galena Park. He was recently appointed to serve as an 
administrative judge of the municipal court. As a municipal judge, 
Judge Biggs created diversionary programs and instituted preventive 
measures to ensure that those youths who visited his chambers would not 
do so again. He ensured that these children know not just the law, but 
the responsibilities that being a citizen requires. This background 
probably comes from Judge Biggs' service of over 30 years on the Galena 
Park Recreation Commission, where he was a five-term chairman, and 
voted a life member of the commission.
  Judge Biggs has been recognized by numerous individuals and 
organizations for his selfless service to the community. Among his many 
honors and evidence of public service are awards from the Gulf Coast 
Community Service for outstanding service and dedication to the people 
of the Gulf Coast community; the Galena Park Man of the Year Award; 
serving as president of the Galena Park little league; director of the 
Galena Park Food Pantry, which serves the hungry and the homeless; his 
organization of the Galena Park Minister's Fellowship; and his serving 
as scoutmaster, neighborhood commissioner and district activity 
chairman of the North Shore district.
  It would take reams of the Congressional Record to list the many 
accomplishments of Judge Biggs. And, knowing the modesty of Judge 
Biggs, he would not let us know the true depths of his dedication and 
service. But Judge Biggs lives out what the poet John Donne once said: 
``No man is an island * * *. Any man's death diminishes me, because I 
am involved in mankind; And therefore, you never need to ask for whom 
the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.''
  Judge Biggs has answered the clarion all for service. Judge Biggs has 
made, and will continue to make, a tremendous difference in the lives 
of all Texans. It is my honor to have Judge Wilbert F. Biggs' name 
placed among those who have been similarly honored in the Congressional 
Record.

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