[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 12 (Monday, January 22, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E165]
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                     IN MEMORY OF MAYOR TIM LESLIE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 22, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayor Tim Leslie of 
Aubrey, Texas, who passed away Thursday, January 18, from complications 
due to pancreatic cancer.
  Mr. Tim Leslie, born in Salt Fork, Utah, moved to Denton, Texas, with 
his family to attend graduate school at the University of North Texas, 
where he later received his doctoral degree. He instantly became active 
in the community by starting youth baseball teams and teaching local 
children. He had a passion for both education and baseball, and would 
willingly discuss both topics with anyone. Mr. Leslie's love for. 
baseball led to the establishment of the first baseball field in 
Aubrey, Texas.
  As a young man, Mr. Tim Leslie realized the many benefits of 
schooling, and would continue to inspire others in their education 
endeavors. He would call college recruits for his baseball players, and 
he helped start the Aubrey Education Foundation, a scholarship for 
local students. Due to his passion for education, he ran for a position 
on the Aubrey ISD School Board, on which he served 11 years, many as 
the chairman of the school board. Mr. Leslie's intelligence and natural 
leadership abilities ensured his role as mayor of Aubrey in 1999. While 
mayor, he facilitated a new waste water treatment building, the Aubrey 
Area Library and Community Building, and new athletic fields for the 
community. With help from his wife, Mr. Leslie started the Aubrey local 
newspaper, the Town Charter, in 1999. One of his goals was to publish 
mostly positive and uplifting news, which would astound many newspaper 
editors. As an optimist, he had a habit of focusing on positive events 
in life.
  Despite Mr. Leslie's faithful involvement in the community, his 
family continued to be a top priority. His deep love and concern for 
his family remained strong throughout his illness, and his loss will be 
greatly felt among family, friends, and the community. Mr. Leslie is 
survived by his wife, Allison Leslie, and three children, Chad Leslie, 
Tiffannie Leslie, and Jason Leslie. I extend my sincerest sympathies to 
his family and friends. Mayor Tim Leslie will be deeply missed and his 
service to our community will always be greatly appreciated.

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