[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E913-E914]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              ``HONORING COUNCILMAN GENE `IGGY' GARISON''

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2001

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Pasadena City 
Councilman Gene ``Iggy'' Garison and to thank him for his distinguished 
service. Councilman Garison was first elected to the Pasadena City 
Council in 1993, served as Mayor Pro Tem from 1996 to 1997 and is 
currently serving his fourth two-year term. He is a dedicated and 
committed public servant, and his constituents are fortunate to have 
him as their representative.
  Councilman Garison was born in 1942 and has lived in Pasadena for 
nearly 30 years. Despite recent health problems, he continues to be a 
driving force in Pasadena. He has touched the lives of so many people 
and has made numerous civic contributions, As a small gesture of the 
communities appreciation, the San Jacinto Day Foundation recently 
decided that the city's annual Strawberry Festival would be dedicated 
to lggy Garison.
  As a member of the City Council, Garison has been responsible for 
many improvements in Pasadena, His accomplishments include the 
revitalization of North Pasadena, the Capitan Theatre and the Corrigan 
Center, During his tenure, he has worked hard to reduce crime and to 
improve the city's infrastructure, particularly streets, sidewalks and 
sewer lines. Councilman Garison has also promoted the demolition of 
abandoned and deteriorated structures and continues his efforts to 
reduce flooding.
  Iggy Garison has always welcomed opportunities to be of service to 
his country and his community. He served in the United States Air Force 
and the Air National Guard. He was a valuable member of the Pasadena 
Police Department. He was a distinguished volunteer firefighter. And he 
was an investigator for Constable George Larkin.
  Councilman Garison is a member of the Houston Fire Museum board, the 
San Jacinto Foundation, the American Legion, the Elks Lodge, the 
National Guard Association, the

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Harris County Mayor and Council Association, the National League of 
Cities, the Texas Municipal League, the Association of Federal, State 
and Municipal Employees Local 1550, and the 100 Club.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of Pasadena, I would like to 
thank Gene ``Iggy'' Garison, as well as his wife, Susie; his son, John, 
his stepdaughter, Tammy; his stepson, Sam; and his grandson, Tyler for 
their dedication, service and commitment to the City of Pasadena. I ask 
my colleagues to join me in honoring this distinguished man.

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