[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 83 (Friday, June 23, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1250]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF L.A. NELSON, MAYOR OF DENTON

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of L.A, 
Nelson for his admirable devotion to his family, friends, and his 
community. Mr. Nelson died at the age of 80; he was a model citizen to 
the City of Denton. He left in his wake a loving and adoring family.
  Mr. Nelson was born in Hugo, OK. He served in the Navy during World 
War II. After the war, he went to Denton to attend college. Soon, Mr. 
Nelson became one of the city's leading lawyers and served on the City 
Council from 1966-1970 before being elected to mayor in 1969.
  L.A. Nelson is best remembered for his dedication to the City of 
Denton, He was president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce and a member 
of the Flow Memorial Hospital. He was instrumental in the construction 
of a new City Hall and the creation of Ray Roberts Lake.
  It has been my honor to serve Mr. L.A. Nelson. His tenure as the 
Mayor of Denton impressed me greatly, and today, I extend my sympathies 
to his family and friends. May the example of this man, who enriched 
the lives of those around him, be an inspiration to all who seek their 
dreams to serve their family and fellow man.

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