[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 28 (Thursday, March 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BEXAR COUNTY COMMISSIONER PAUL ELIZONDO

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Bexar County 
Commissioner Paul Elizondo for a lifetime of distinguished public 
service.
  Paul Elizondo began public life as a music teacher in the Edgewood 
and San Antonio public school districts. He was a member of a wide 
variety of professional organizations, including the National Education 
Association, the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, and the Music 
Educators National Conference.
  He was first elected to the State House of Representatives in 1978, 
and served for four years, working on the Public Education, State 
Affairs, and Constitutional Amendments committees. In 1983, he made the 
transition to county service. He was elected Commissioner for Precinct 
2, and has been serving San Antonio as a Bexar County Commissioner for 
over 20 years.
  He has been involved in a wide variety of community organizations, 
including the Center for Health Care Services, the Metropolitan 
Planning Organization, the Private Industry Council, and the National 
Council of Community Mental Health centers. An energetic public 
servant, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and a beloved 
teacher he is an inspiration to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, Bexar County Commissioner Paul Elizondo is a credit to 
his community and a tremendous resource to his county.

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