[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E868]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO VALERIAN HUVAR

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2007

  Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, 2007 marks Valerian Huvar's 52nd year of 
service as the county clerk for Victoria, Texas, making him the longest 
serving county clerk in Texas history. I am pleased to join the 
residents of Victoria in extending my thanks and congratulations to Mr. 
Huvar.
  Mr. Huvar, the son of Fred and Stella Huvar, was born in El Campo, 
Texas on October 19, 1919. Mr. Huvar has resided in Victoria since he 
was 4 months old. A 1937 graduate of St. Joseph High School, Mr. Huvar 
worked for the local Goodyear Tire Store until December 30, 1941, when 
he entered the military. Mr. Huvar spent 5 years in the Army Air Corps 
Ordnance Department, earning the rank of Master Sergeant.
  After his discharge from active duty, Mr. Huvar returned to the local 
Goodyear Tire Store, this time as the store's manager. Soon thereafter 
he went to work at the local Montgomery Ward where he set up their 
business office. In 1950, he went to work as a teller in the First 
Victoria National Bank.
  In 1954, Mr. Huvar successfully ran for Victoria County Clerk. He was 
officially sworn in on January 1, 1955, and has held the position ever 
since.
  Mr. Huvar married Luella Edwards of Blanco, Texas, on May 4, 1947. 
She passed away on January 7, 1984. Valerian and Luella have four 
children--Charlotte, Carolyn, Dennis, and Michael, 10 grandchildren, 
and five great-grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, for over 5 decades the people of Victoria County have 
benefited from Mr. Valerian Huvar's dedication and professionalism. I 
am pleased to join my constituents and friends in Victoria in paying 
tribute to the accomplishments of this remarkable Texan.

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