[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E490-E491]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ATASCOSA COUNTY COMMISSIONER WELDON P. 
                                  CUDE

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
public service of Commissioner Weldon P. Cude.
  A seventh generation Atascosa resident, Mr. Cude started his career 
as a Texas water well driller in 1984. In 1988 he became Pleasanton's 
``Young Citizen of the Year,'' and later became the youngest person 
elected as an Atascosa County Commissioner.

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  Commissioner Weldon P. Cude is no stranger to the needs of his 
community. In 1996, he was elected Pleasanton's ``Business Person of 
the Year,'' and has served as Director of ``The County Bank,'' the 
``Atascosa County Economic Development Corporation,'' and the 
``Atascosa County Appraisal Board.''
  Since 1983 Mr. Cude has served as a pillar of the business community. 
As an independent business person, he has contributed as President of 
both Premium Well Drilling Incorporated and the Fat Cowboys Steakhouse. 
He has also served his community as Vice President for Goldwell 
Investments Incorporated. Employing over 150 employees, he understands 
the values of hard work and dedication.
  Commissioner Weldon P. Cude lives in Atascosa with his wife Gayla 
Cude, and his five daughters: Aubry, Stephanie, Jennie, Lindsey, and 
Jessica.
  It is a pleasure to recognize the accomplishments of Commissioner 
Cude, his dedication to the community has helped to make Atascosa a 
better place to live and work.
  Mr. Speaker, County Commissioner Weldon P. Cude is an exemplary 
public servant. I am proud to have the chance to thank him here today 
for all he has done for his fellow Texans.

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