[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E239]
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                         IN HONOR OF JOE HARRIS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life-long service 
of Joe Harris. Mr. Harris, hailed as a man who always put everyone 
before himself, spent the last 34 years of his life serving my 
constituents as a fire fighter in the City of Denton, Texas. Mr. Harris 
not only served the people of Denton County but also his family and co-
workers with the encouragement, warmth and generosity that defined his 
life.
  The recent death of Mr. Harris came after years of fighting cancer. 
He had recently retired so he could spend more time with his family. 
During his career as a public servant, Mr. Harris took pride in each 
task that he was given. His contagious personality and love for those 
whom he saw day after day went far beyond his call of duty. A life-long 
citizen of my district, Mr. Harris served not only my constituents but 
our country in the United States Coast Guard. Mr. Harris was steadfast 
in his life of service, and I have no doubt that he has inspired 
everyone who came to know him.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I stand here today to 
commemorate the life of Joe Harris; one of our fellow public servants. 
May his work be a guide and inspiration to us all.

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