[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 102 (Monday, July 27, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1446]
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               CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION OF DON D. SYKORA

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                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 1998

  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Mr. Don A. Sykora, whose contributions to the city of Houston and its 
citizens will not be forgotten. Mr. Sykor's personal dedication to 
Harris County spanned over 40 years, during which epoch he served as 
benefactor in both the business and civic sectors of society. Mr. 
Sykora's exemplary dedication and selflessness provide a beacon to 
which all should fervently strive.
  Don Sykora was most notably known for his extensive tenure with the 
Houston Lighting and Power Company, which began in 1956. His service to 
the HL and P, and later Houston Industries, displayed his prowess as an 
executive, displaying incredible vision throughout his stay. An example 
of his ground breaking leadership came amidst the energy/oil crisis of 
the 1970's. As Vice President of Marketing for Houston Lighting and 
Power, Mr. Sykora passionately advocated the need for energy 
conservation long before environmentally conscious behavior became 
fashionable. It was this visionary guidance that garnered him the 
highest positions of authority within both organizations for which he 
worked. He ascended to the position of President both with the Houston 
Lighting and Power Company and at Houston Industries, in 1982 and 1983 
respectively.

  Mr. Don Sykora's contributions to Houston cannot be restricted to 
those in the business arena, for any time not spent at his executive 
positions, was dedicated to his family and community. Mr. Sykora's 
civic dedication to his environment ranged from his position on the 
Chamber of Commerce to his work with the Houston International 
Festival.
  Don Sykora's tireless resolve and contributions to the improvement of 
his community for posterity, deserve the utmost praise and recognition. 
On behalf of the citizens of Harris county and the United States of 
America, I thank Don Sykora.

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