[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 42 (Tuesday, April 12, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHARLOTTE MAYOR MARK T. WILSON

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mark T. Wilson, Mayor 
of Charlotte, Texas, for his dedicated service to his community.
  Mayor Wilson is one of Charlotte's proudest native sons. Born and 
raised in Charlotte, he graduated from Charlotte High School and 
attended TSTI in Waco, TX. While in school, he studied farming and 
ranching in preparation for a career as a rancher.
  Mr. Wilson's family has been in the ranching business for many years, 
and he has established himself in the business community as well, 
owning and operating heavy equipment and providing road construction 
and land clearing for local ranchers. In addition, he has given back to 
the community through his work as a public servant for the City of 
Charlotte. He began his service as an Alderman, and rose through the 
rank of Mayor Pro-Tem to become Mayor, a post he has held with 
distinction for the past 8 and 1/2 years.
  He has left his mark on the community in other ways, as well. He and 
his wife, Jenci, are the parents of four children of their own, and 
have selflessly given their time to the foster parents' program. Mayor 
Wilson continues to give his time to his local church, the 4-H, and the 
Future Farmers of America.
  Mayor Mark Wilson is a tremendous asset for the City of Charlotte, 
Texas. His work as a public servant, a successful businessman, and a 
dedicated father serve as an example to the rest of us. I am proud to 
have the opportunity to thank him here for all he has done.

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