[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E457]
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     TOM McDANIEL: A HARD-WORKING PUBLIC SERVANT WHO WILL BE MISSED

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 29, 2006

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, on February 28, 2006, Williamson County lost 
a hard working friend of the community with the untimely passing of 
Williamson County Commissioner S. Thomas McDaniel. Tom was an 
effective, grassroots politician. A close friend and advisor, I had the 
honor of swearing Tom into office as Williamson County Commissioner for 
Precinct 3 on November 2, 2004.
  Well-respected by his colleagues, Tom brought a new perspective to 
Williamson County politics. In some areas he probably stepped on a few 
toes and in other areas he was a breath of fresh air. Commissioner 
McDaniel was a steward of the communities in Williamson County's Third 
Precinct, continually working to improve the region's infrastructure. 
He continually encouraged efficient, effective operations at the county 
level. During his service as Commissioner, construction began on the 
City of Georgetown Public Library and the Williamson County Courthouse 
Restoration began, among other successes.
  Born in Terrell, Texas, on April 1, 1944, Tom is a third generation 
Texan. Tom is survived by his lovely wife of 32 years, Linda, and his 
son, Ryan.
  Tom was a really fine man, and I am going to miss him terribly. He 
will be missed by me, my family, and all of Williamson County.

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