[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 129 (Sunday, October 10, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING 2004 PERSON OF VISION ``SHRUB'' KEMPNER

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 7, 2004

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Harris L. ``Shrub'' 
Kempner of Galveston, Texas. Shrub is the 2004 Person of Vision chosen 
by Prevent Blindness Texas and will be honored Tuesday, October 12 in 
Galveston.
  Shrub is President and Portfolio Manager of Kempner Capital 
Management and a Trustee of Kempner Trust Association. He has given his 
time in service for community boards including the American Jewish 
Committee, UTMB's Development Board, Galveston County Economic 
Development Alliance, Galveston Economic Development Alliance, Harry 
Ransom Humanities Research Center at UT and the City's Finance 
Committee.
  Shrub is a graduate of Harvard and Stanford. He is a husband and 
father of two sons. He is the former director of Balmorhea Rances, the 
Imperial Sugar Company, the United States National Bank, the Frost Bank 
and Cullen-Frost Bankers, Inc.
  Prevent Blindness Texas has chosen to honor someone who has served 
the Ninth District with distinction and continuing generosity. In 
announcing his award, Prevent Blindness said:
  ``We feel Shrub epitomizes a true person of vision. His clear 
perspective and farsightedness have made a difference in the life of so 
many. He has truly made a lifelong allegiance to improving and 
enhancing the quality of life for others and, his devoted friendship 
and extraordinary dedication deserve recognition.''
  Mr. Speaker, I want to echo those sentiments and congratulate Shrub 
Kempner on adding this honor to so many he has received from community 
organizations in the Ninth District of Texas.

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