[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E385]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY COMMISSIONER JIM 
                               WOLVERTON

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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 Guadalupe County 
Commissioner Jim Wolverton for the important contributions he has made 
to his community.
  Jim Wolverton is the son of a military family, and was born in 
Frankfurt, Germany. He moved to Texas at the age of two, and attended 
Samuel Clemens High School and San Antonio Junior College.
  For nine years, Jim owned an electrical contracting business, and 
learned important lessons about leadership and organization. He has now 
put those lessons to work for the citizens of Guadalupe County, to 
great effect.
  Under his supervision, Guadalupe County has passed legislation which 
greatly increased the amount of money available for health care for the 
indigent. He increased county services such as Fire, MES, and 
Libraries, and supervised the construction of a new, fourteen million 
dollar jail facility. He has worked with the municipalities in his 
district to establish quality, long-term business growth, and has 
worked with organizations outside the county government to ensure an 
adequate water supply for the residents of Guadalupe County. Jim 
Wolverton is an intelligent and committed public servant, and the 
citizens of Guadalupe County are better off as a result of his work.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have had this opportunity to honor the 
contributions of Guadalupe County Commissioner Jim Wolverton.

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