[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 32 (Wednesday, March 16, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE EDMUND KUEMPEL

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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 Texas State 
Representative Edmund Kuempel of my Congressional District for his 
exceptional career in public service.
  Mr. Kuempel was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and received his 
Bachelor of Arts in Business from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin. He 
was first elected to the Texas State Legislature in 1983, and is 
currently the Chairman of the House Administration Committee.
  He has received numerous awards for his legislative work, including 
the Man of the Year Award from the Texas County Agricultural Agents 
Association, the Career Achievement Award from the Texas Chamber of 
Commerce, the Leader of Excellence Award from the Free Market 
Committee, and the Texas Chamber of Commerce Legislative Leadership 
Award.
  Edmund Kuempel continues to serve the people of Wilson, Gonzales, and 
Guadalupe Counties with his hard work and dedication. He is a credit to 
the Texas State Legislature, and his dedication to his state and 
country are admirable.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize the 
many achievements of State Representative Edmund Kuempel.

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