[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1370]
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            MS. BILLIE RICHARDS AND ``BILLIE RICHARDS DAY''

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 1999

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join the 
constituents of the 30th Congressional District of Texas, the resident 
of Dallas and my colleagues in the House of Representatives in taking 
great pleasure to proclaim June 24, 1999 as ``Billie Richards Day.''
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Richards has served the Dallas County commissioner's 
court as manager of the Dallas County Home Loan Counseling Center for 
more than ten years. She has demonstrated continued dedication to help 
those low to moderate income level households in reaching the American 
dream of home ownership. Her hard work has allowed many families to 
take part in a dream that would otherwise have been unattainable.
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Richards accomplished a lot during her tenure as 
executive director of the Neighborhood Housing Services of Dallas, Inc. 
and the Bethlehem Community Center. Her public relations and managerial 
skills, as well as her commitment to serve others, are second to none.
  Ms. Richards' educational credentials are impressive. She has 
utilized her creativity and social skills in her teaching position at 
Dunbar High School in Temple, Texas. Indeed, she has made it a priority 
to pass on her educational skills to others. In addition, she has 
received many awards in recognition of her commitment to community 
development. Her volunteer efforts have touched the lives of many.
  On June 24, 1999, we should take a moment to look back at more than 
30 years of great achievements that Billie Richards has given to the 
Dallas community.
  Therefore, I ask that all citizens of Dallas join in celebrating June 
24, 1999 as ``Billie Richards Day.''

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