[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MAYOR BILL CARROLL OF PLEASANTON, TEXAS

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mayor Bill 
Carroll of Pleasanton, Texas for his distinguished record of dedication 
to his fellow citizens.
  Bill Carroll was born and raised in Dilley, Texas. He served his 
country in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969, where he was a member of the 101st 
Airborne. He received his Bachelor's degree in Spanish from Texas State 
University, and first came to Pleasanton in 1979.
  Mr. Carroll has been married to his wife, Beth, for 38 years, and has 
two sons. He has been highly active in community volunteer activities; 
he has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 30 years, and 
currently holds the rank of fifth degree knight and Ceremonial Delegate 
in that organization.
  In 1998, Mr. Carroll was appointed to represent District 6 in the 
City Council. He was elected to the same office in 1999, and then rose 
to the rank of Mayor in May 2000. He has been reelected as Mayor in 
every subsequent year, and continues to hold the post today.
  Mayor Carroll has distinguished himself as a soldier, a volunteer, a 
public servant, a husband, and a father. He is the kind of citizen who 
holds our communities together, through his hard work, energy, and 
willingness to serve. He is a credit and a blessing to Pleasanton, and 
I am proud to have the chance to thank him here today.




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