[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E471]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BEXAR COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SUSAN REED

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Susan Reed for 
her distinguished career in law, and her many contributions to the 
justice system in the state of Texas.
  Susan Reed was raised in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from Alamo 
Heights High School. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, 
where she received an undergraduate degree in Economics, and completed 
her JD at the University of Texas Law School in 1974.
  Ms. Reed began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for 
Bexar County in 1974. She served in that position for eight years, and 
was chief prosecutor in the 144th and 187th District Courts.
  Following a successful career in civil practice, Ms. Reed served as 
Judge of the 144th District Court for 12 years. She was Administrative 
Judge for the District Courts of Bexar County in 1996 and 1997, and 
spearheaded the development of the gang unit within the Adult Probation 
Department, which she counts as one of her proudest accomplishments. 
Her work on this project resulted in her being awarded the Judge of the 
Year Award by the Texas Gang Investigators Association.
  Since 1998, Susan Reed has served the people of Bexar County as 
District Attorney. She is a member of the National Advisory Council on 
Violence Against Women, and a member of the Regional Anti-Terrorism 
Task Force. She has been a tireless advocate for victims of crime, and 
a powerful force for making our communities and our State safer.
  Mr. Speaker, the people of Bexar County have benefited greatly from 
Susan Reed, and I am proud to have the opportunity to thank her today.

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