[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 42 (Tuesday, April 12, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MAYOR PRO-TEM JAMES D. ROBERTS

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mayor Pro-Tem 
James D. Roberts for his public service to the city of Charlotte, 
Texas.
  A patriotic and dedicated American, Mr. Roberts is no stranger to 
service and sacrifice for his town and country. A veteran of Vietnam, 
he served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 through 1972.
  James Roberts is a dedicated public servant, and a lifelong patron of 
the State of Texas. He has served the City of Charlotte for eleven 
years, having worked previously as Alderman for 9\1/2\ years.
  Working closely with numerous community organizations, Mr. Roberts is 
active in the Atascosa Finance Committee, the Charlotte FFA, the 4-H 
Club, and the San Antonio Livestock Show Auction Committee. He also 
serves his community as a volunteer for the fire department, often 
working as the acting Fire Marshal.
  Having lived in the community for over 28 years, James Roberts and 
his wife Marilyn are the owners of a local feed store. They live in 
Charlotte, Texas with their three children Cody, Jerrold, and Cherlyn.
  Mr. Speaker, I am deeply proud to have been given this opportunity to 
recognize the Mayor Pro-Tem of Charlotte, James D. Roberts, for his 
dedicated public service.

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