[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 82 (Tuesday, June 15, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    IN RECOGNITION OF RUBY LEHRMANN

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                        HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2004

  Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
retirement of Ruby Lehrmann, Chief United States Probation Officer for 
the Western District of Texas. I would like to take this opportunity to 
acknowledge Ruby's long and prestigious career, as well as the 
countless contributions she has made to her community.
  Ruby's professional life reflects hard work, determination, and 
commitment that began during her college years at Sam Houston State 
University, where she earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of 
Arts in the field of Health Education. During her undergraduate 
studies, Ruby was a summer intern with the Goree Unit of the Texas 
Department of Corrections. Through this internship experience, Ruby 
began to lay the foundation for her impressive career.
  After obtaining her Master's degree, Ruby continued a steady climb up 
the ranks in the Texas Department of Corrections until she became 
Assistant Warden for the Goree Unit. In September of 1975, this 
remarkable woman became the first female U.S. Probation Officer for the 
Western District of Texas. She was then promoted to Deputy Chief United 
States Probation Officer in 1983 and was named Chief United States 
Probation Officer for the Western District of Texas in January of 1995.
  Throughout her admirable career, Ruby has always maintained her 
commitment to education. She has served as an adjunct professor for St. 
Mary's University and Our Lady of the Lake University. In this 
capacity, Ruby has shared her knowledge and experiences with others in 
order to help them achieve success as she has. She has also served as a 
co-chairman and mentor for Burnet Elementary school in the San Antonio 
Independent School District.
  Ruby's dauntless commitment to her community has been very 
impressive. She has contributed to San Antonio through volunteer 
service for many organizations, including the San Antonio Conservation 
Society and the United Way. In addition to these activities, Ruby is 
also deeply involved in her church, Concordia Lutheran. There, she has 
served on a number of committees and has been a coach and a Sunday 
School teacher.
  I deeply appreciate Ruby's many contributions to the Texas Department 
of Corrections, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of 
Texas, and the city of San Antonio. Her dedication to her career and 
the humanitarianism she consistently exhibits in her community have 
made Ruby a role model for all of us. I am proud of Ruby's 
accomplishments and I wish her continued happiness and success upon her 
retirement.

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