[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 78 (Friday, May 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE LARRY COMBEST

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                               speech of

                           HON. HENRY BONILLA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2003

  Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express the deep admiration 
I share with each member of the Texas Delegation for Representative 
Larry Combest. It is with a heavy heart that I stand here today to send 
off my friend from West Texas. Larry and his lovely wife Sharon have 
truly made a difference to his constituents, the state of Texas and the 
nation.
  While serving as Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, Larry 
proved his true leadership during the deliberation of the 2002 Farm 
Bill. Through long, hard days and nights working tirelessly on the 
measure, Larry never lost sight of the true reason for the bill. The 
farmers and ranchers of this nation owe Larry a great debt of gratitude 
for his distinguished service. That being said, the true measure of 
Larry Combest may not be his astute knowledge of agriculture and 
politics, but the balance he has kept between his public life and his 
private life. It is apparent to anyone who knows Larry that his family 
has always been his top priority.
  I commend Larry for his great service, and wish him the best as he 
and Sharon embark together on their next adventure in life.

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