[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING ANDREA PICKENS OF CEDAR CREEK LAKE

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize the 
outstanding contributions of Andrea Pickens, a model citizen of Cedar 
Creek Lake, Texas. Andrea has long dedicated herself to her community, 
supporting organizations including Mabank ISD, Trinity Valley Community 
College and the Youth Rodeo Organization. She has given her time and 
effort to her fellow citizens, particularly helping those most in need 
through civic work with the American Heart Association, the Council of 
the Blind, and one very dear to me personally, the American Cancer 
Society in Henderson County. Andrea also serves on the Board of 
Directors for the Kaufman Hospital District.
  In addition to her dedicated hours of community service, Andrea also 
contributes immensely to improving the commerce and local economy of 
her community. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Mabank 
Chamber of Commerce and the 1st State Bank of Athens while still 
finding the time to own and operate the new Tri-County Ford Dealership 
in Mabank with her husband Joe.
  Andrea's work on behalf of the Cedar Creek Lake community has earned 
her a well deserved ``Citizen of the Year'' Award as well as a 
``Lifetime Service'' Award. She has been an invaluable leader to the 
district, and through both word and example she has encouraged and 
fostered a communal mentality of public service and involvement.
  Andrea Pickens has offered so much of her time and financial support 
to the causes that help to better our community. Her generosity and 
example is well known, and I thank her for being a blessing to the 
community.
  On behalf of the citizens of Cedar Creek Lake and the Fifth District 
of Texas, I am honored to be able to recognize Andrea Pickens in the 
United States House of Representatives.

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