[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING THE POST, TEXAS, CENTENNIAL

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 13, 2007

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, It was an honor to join the residents 
of Post, TX, on June 3, 2007 to celebrate the community's centennial.
  As the Congressman for the 19th district, I often travel back and 
forth from Lubbock to the southern part of the district around Abilene. 
One of my favorite parts of the trip up and down U.S. Route 84 is 
approaching Post and looking across the caprock in the distance.
  During my trips to each of the district's 27 counties, I also have 
developed an even deeper appreciation for many of the other qualities 
that make west Texas so special. Our region is home to the best people 
in the world who are always ready to welcome you into their hometowns.
  Another quality that makes west Texas special is the strong sense of 
patriotism that so many West Texans possess. We see this patriotism in 
the great numbers of young people who volunteer to defend freedom and 
protect American citizens by serving in the United States military.
  This tradition continues on today. It continues in the form of young 
men and women like Colter Creech from Post. Colter--who has the 
distinction of being accepted into two military service academies--will 
attend the United States Air Force Academy beginning this summer.
  Colter is a fine example of the type of young people that come from 
Post and towns like it across west Texas. He is smart, patriotic, and 
understands the importance of serving his country. Our freedom and the 
freedoms of millions across the globe will depend on fine young 
Americans like Colter.
  As the residents of Post reflect on and celebrate their history, they 
can also look forward to a promising future knowing that the west Texas 
values that have sustained their community through the years continue 
to do so today.

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