[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE OPENING OF THE STEVEN E. COPELAND GOVERNMENT CENTER

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2008

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the grand 
opening of the Steven E. Copeland Government Center in Cross Roads, 
Texas in Denton County. The grand opening for this new facility is 
Friday, February 22, 2008.
  The center is named in honor of the late Steven Everett Copeland, an 
enthusiastic employee of Denton County Road and Bridge East. Mr. 
Copeland is remembered by his fellow workers and supervisors as a 
person who took pride in a job done well and was dedicated to giving 
his best to the citizens of Denton County. This center is dedicated to 
honor both his memory and his contributions to the local community.
  This center will provide the citizens of Denton County increased 
access to county services and local government officials, including the 
County Commissioner for Precinct 1, Constable, County Clerk, Justice of 
the Peace, Tax Assessor, Probation Officers, and the Denton County 
Sheriff. Many local officials have already moved into the new facility, 
saying it allows them to be closer to their constituents and provides 
more efficient access for the public. Local residents are able to pay 
county taxes, register vehicles, and receive new license plates for 
their vehicles.
  Along with these government offices, the Steven E. Copeland 
Government Center will also house a community room which is available 
to the public for use. Denton County has committed itself to providing 
the best for its citizens, and this new center is a shining example of 
that commitment.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I congratulate Denton 
County Commissioner Cynthia White and the Commissioners Court on the 
opening of this facility. I am proud to represent Denton County in the 
26th District of Texas and look forward to seeing the positive effects 
this center will have on the community.

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