[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 68 (Friday, May 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E993]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRESSMAN HENSARLING HONORS HERB'S PAINT & BODY'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize the 
outstanding service commitment of the people of Herb's Paint & Body, a 
local icon around the Dallas metroplex, as they celebrate their 50th 
year of business and continue to make our community a better place to 
live.
  Founded in 1956 by Herb Walne, Herb's Paint and Body originally was a 
Humble Gas Station located in the northeast Dallas neighborhood known 
as Lake Highlands. Over the years, Herb's Paint and Body grew to 
include a mechanical repair shop, an automatic car wash and a full 
service paint and body shop. There are now 5 locations, each of which 
prides itself on following Herb's original goal of offering superior 
customer service.
  Today their commitment extends beyond excellent customer service and 
reaches beyond the Fifth District. Herb's Paint and Body holds an 
annual Golf Tournament to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 
that successfully raised $21,000 last fall. During the Christmas 
season, Herb's Paint and Body collects toys and canned goods to support 
the White Rock Center for Hope and help brighten underprivileged 
families' holidays. Although Herb's has expanded north, they continue 
to be deeply rooted in Lake Highlands through community involvement 
with schools and students. Recently, Herb's Paint & Body joined me in 
honoring the Lake Highlands High School Varsity Cheerleaders at the 
``Red Out'' celebration that raised money for the Red Cross to help 
Hurricane victims. Thanks to the generosity of Herb's, the cheerleaders 
were able to sell the red T-Shirts that Herb's Paint and Body donated 
and raise almost $14,000.
  As the congressional representative of Herb's Paint & Body, it is my 
pleasure to recognize their excellence in service to the communities of 
the Fifth District of Texas.

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