[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E186]
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          CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEADERSHIP OF ELEPHANT BUTTE

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                           HON. STEVAN PEARCE

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2008

  Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the great 
accomplishments of leaders of Elephant Butte, New Mexico. Mayor Bob 
Barnes, Councilor Adrienne Podlesny, and Councilor John Van Gundy truly 
care about the city of Elephant Butte. Each proudly served since the 
city was incorporated and are so dedicated they worked out of their 
homes until the city had an office.
  Councilor John Van Gundy served on a planning board for the first 2 
years after the city was incorporated then became elected to the 
council and has now served 8 years.
  Both Mayor Barnes and Councilor Podlesny have both worked for the 
city for 10 years, and Mayor Barnes in fact became the first and only 
mayor of Elephant Butte.
  Through their tireless work and dedication, these individuals have 
made countless contributions to the community of Elephant Butte. Their 
legacy of diligent work includes improving city parks, developing a 
waste water system, and incorporating the city. Other accomplishments 
include widening and paving city streets, building an addition to the 
fire department, and numerous other improvements.
  The progress and growth of Elephant Butte can be attributed to the 
diligent hard work of these 3 individuals. I know the people of 
Elephant Butte have gained many more opportunities and are now able to 
live better lives because of the leadership and hard work of Mayor 
Barnes and Councilors Van Gundy and Podlesny. I want to congratulate 
each of them for their achievements and wish them the best of luck in 
their future.

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