[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 1, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING BETTE SHERMAN ON DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Bette 
Sherman of Denton, TX, on receiving the Longhorn Boy Scouts of America 
Distinguished Citizen Award for this year.
  Ms. Sherman served as chairwoman and chief executive officer of First 
Colonial Investment Services, and senior vice president of First 
Colonial Bankshares. After retirement, she moved back to Denton 
alongside her husband, and they established Sherman Enterprises.
  Bette is on the board of the Denton Benefit League, Salvation Army 
and Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home. She cochairs the annual 
luncheon for the American Cancer Society and is a member of the Ariel 
Club, Denton Humane Society, the Arts Guild and National Society of 
Magna Charta Dames. She has been chairwoman of the Denton Convention 
and Visitor's Bureau, Denton Main Street Association and Greater Denton 
Arts Council.
  The Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of America serves more than 
40,000 youths with scouting programs in central and north Texas. More 
than 15,000 adults volunteer to help with the programs. This 
prestigious award is given to members of the community whose leadership 
focuses on volunteerism.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Ms. Bette Sherman for 
receiving the Longhorn Boy Scout of America Distinguished Citizen 
Award. Her contributions and service to the Denton community should 
inspire us all.

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