[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY JUDGE DONALD SCHRAUB

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor County Judge Donald 
L. Schraub for his years of contribution to the Guadalupe County 
community as an educator, business professional and county judge.
  Born in LaVernia, Texas, Judge Schraub graduated from LaVernia High 
School. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and earned a 
Bachelors Degree in Zoology and a Teaching Certificate.
  Before becoming an elected official, Schraub committed years in 
education and business. Judge Schraub started as a biology teacher in 
Midland, Texas before returning to the Seguin Independent School 
District to teach Earth Science. After getting a Master's degree in 
Education, Schraub continued to serve the school district by becoming a 
school counselor.
  Schraub then worked 12 years for the Wholesale Beverage Distribution 
Company. Following his retirement from business, Schraub returned to be 
a school counselor in the Nixon Independent School District.
  As the current Guadalupe County Judge, Schraub has aimed to provide a 
stable, well balanced fiscal base for the county while insuring the 
needs of the taxpayer are met. In the Alamo Area Council of 
Governments, Judge Schraub serves on the Housing Finance, Planning and 
Program Development, and Rural Area Judges Committees.
  In his spare time, Judge Schraub likes to hunt, fish, and go camping. 
Married to his wife Gloria for 16 years, Schraub and his family also 
enjoy attending the local Christ Lutheran Church. His family has 
attended the same Christ Lutheran Church for four generations.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have this opportunity to recognize Judge 
Donald L. Schraub, and to thank him for his years of public service and 
positive influence on both the young and old of our community.

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