[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E380]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY COMMISSIONER JUDY COPE

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the dedication of 
Guadalupe County Commissioner Judy Cope for her civic service.
  Judy Cope graduated from MacArthur High in San Antonio, and went on 
to attend the College of the Mainland, receiving a degree in criminal 
justice. She has put her training to work as a special investigator, 
compliance officer, gang issues coordinator, and concealed handgun 
instructor.
  Commissioner Cope's experience has not been limited to law 
enforcement; she has held positions in various different fields. Early 
in her career she worked as an accountant, owned a feed and tack store, 
assisted with operations at her husband's construction company, and 
held a state real estate license for 21 years.
  She now puts this tremendous diversity of experience to work for the 
citizens of Guadalupe County. She is a strong believer in government 
transparency and accountability, and she has worked hard to help the 
public be more involved in county government.
  Mr. Speaker, Guadalupe County Commissioner Judy Cope's efforts to 
enforce the law, forge community ties, and open government to the 
public are worthy of praise, and I am proud to have this opportunity to 
recognize her work publicly.

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