[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 158 (Thursday, November 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2095]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING TEDD RICHARDSON FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2001

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an important member 
of the El Paso community.
  Mr. Tedd Richardson, an El Paso businessman, is well known around the 
city for his gracious contributions to the under-served. He conducts an 
annual Christmas dinner to serve the less fortunate and he has 
currently expanded his Christmas tradition to my home community of 
Canutillo. Mr. Richardson recently toured the Bill Childress Elementary 
School in Canutillo. He was so impressed by the progress of their 
school grounds improvement project that he made a generous donation to 
help fund and further the progression of the project.
  Mr. Richardson also vowed to help raise the $19,000 necessary to 
complete the project, and in addition has challenged other local 
businesses and individuals to match his contributions. This project is 
empowering students and is teaching a life lesson in the importance of 
civic responsibility. Mr. Richardson has promised to continue working 
hand-in-hand with the Bill Childress Elementary School.
  Mr. Tedd Richardson is an exemplary citizen. He believes in helping 
people to help themselves. I believe that Tedd Richardson is a model 
citizen who insists that his contribution to his community be more than 
average. His dedication to education and establishing a future for El 
Paso children has not only made him an individual of distinction, but 
has also earned him a special place in the minds of families and 
schools all over the city. I am proud to recognize Mr. Richardson, and 
hope the model of his citizenship reflects in all people around El 
Paso.

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