[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER GREGORY 
                                 PARKER

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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 recognize the 
accomplishments of Commissioner Gregory Parker. Commissioner Parker is 
not only the youngest Commissioner to win a seat in Comal County, he is 
also the first African American elected to this office.
  Commissioner Parker is a military veteran who has served his country 
through hard work and commitment to his values.
  Like many of us, Commissioner Parker had to work his way to the top. 
He spent 13 years working in the technology sector, eventually earning 
the title of Director of Software Development at Austin Data Systems.
  Commissioner Parker founded Gregory Parker Consulting in 1999, where 
he serves as Senior Partner and Senior Policy Analyst. It was here that 
Commissioner Parker distinguished himself with his commitment to the 
issues important to Comal County and to the State of Texas. He is a man 
who believes that through dedicated community research, and traditional 
American values, we can provide the quality of policy that our citizens 
deserve.
  Commissioner Gregory Parker, who resides in New Braunfels, is also 
the hard working single father of Jean Luc Parker.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have this opportunity to honor the past 
and future accomplishments of Commissioner Gregory Parker.

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