[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 32 (Wednesday, March 16, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF STATE SENATOR KEN ARMBRISTER

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the many 
accomplishments of Texas State Senator Ken Armbrister, of my 
Congressional District.
  Ken Armbrister began his public service career in law enforcement. 
After graduating from Sam Houston State University, he attended the FBI 
National Academy. He served as a police officer for 14 years, and rose 
to the rank of Captain and Director of the Victoria Regional Police 
Academy. He was honored with the Defender of the Peace award by the Sam 
Houston State University College of Criminal Justice, and was twice 
named a Top Ten Crime Fighter by the Greater Dallas Crime Commission.
  Mr. Armbrister was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 
1983, and to the Texas Senate in 1987. He served as President Pro 
Tempore, as acting governor, and was honored as one of the Best 
Legislators in Texas. He currently serves on the Senate Committees on 
Business and Commerce, Government Organization, and State Affairs, and 
is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources. He continues 
to work at the forefront of critical legislation, and authored the 
landmark legislation that established the Edwards Aquifer Authority 
that provided for the water needs of a 26 county area of South Texas.
  Ken Armbrister repaid the trust of the people of Texas with a 
lifetime of dedicated and effective public service. He is an 
inspiration to the people of the community, of what and show's man's 
commitment and energy can accomplish.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity to recognize State 
Senator Ken Armbrister.

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