[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 94 (Tuesday, July 18, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1438]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   CONGRATULATIONS TO KRISTIE THOMAS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a distinguished 
individual from my district who was recently crowned Ms. Wheelchair 
Texas 2006, Ms. Kristie Thomas. The Ms. Wheelchair Pageant, since its 
establishment in 1972, has promoted the many talents of our disabled 
citizens as well needs of the mobility impaired.
  Ms. Thomas, a native of Hickory Creek, is the pageant's most recent 
winner. Born 26 years ago with the condition known of cerebral palsy, 
she has fought for higher quality patient care as well as greater 
rights for the disabled. As Ms. Wheelchair Texas, Ms. Thomas will be an 
important spokeswoman for disabled men and women everywhere.
  Besides her crown, she also holds a degree in biomedical engineering 
from Texas A&M University and has established her own Christian 
clothing company. She also is a professional writer and hopes one day 
to become a politician.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great to honor that I recognize Ms. Kristie 
Thomas for her title of Ms. Wheelchair Texas as well as for her 
continued service to disabled men and women everywhere. I am honored to 
represent her in Washington, and I know she serves as an inspiration to 
us all.

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