[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E850]
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                           TRIBUTE TO ROY ORR

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2000

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a dear friend and a great 
public servant Roy Orr of DeSoto, Texas.
  Roy has served his hometown of DeSoto in almost every capacity 
imaginable, and he has been elected to numerous public offices. First 
he was elected to the DeSoto Independent School District Board of 
Trustees, then he served as mayor of DeSoto, and most recently he 
served as County Commissioner. Recently, Roy finished his term as 
Chairman and Charter Member of the DeSoto Economic Development 
Commission. To list all of the boards, commissions, civic and church 
related activities that Roy has been a part of would be impossible.
  Recently, DeSoto's Mayor Richard Rozier and the City Council decided 
it was time to honor Roy Orr for his many years of service. Friday, 
June 2, 2000 will be declared Roy Orr Day in the City of DeSoto, and 
the linear trail system along DeSoto's Ten Mile Creek will be named the 
``Roy Orr Trail'' in his honor.
  I deeply regret that I will not be able to join Roy on this special 
occasion for him. Therefore, I want to thank him now for all he has 
done to make DeSoto the wonderful place it is today. Congratulations on 
these tremendous tributes Roy, they are richly deserved for a lifetime 
of service.

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