[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 21, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MAYOR BOB PHELPS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2008

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to extend my 
congratulations and thanks to Mayor Bob Phelps for all the years of 
service he dedicated to the city of Farmers Branch, Texas.
  Mr. Bob Phelps was born in Oklahoma, but got to Texas as soon as 
possible. He married his high school sweetheart, Dee, in 1955 and they 
started their journey together in Dallas. They have a son, Rob, and a 
daughter, Kim, and three grandchildren, Shane, Shealee and Dusty.
  At the age of 19 they bought their first home in Farmers Branch in 
1957. Bob started his career with State Farm in 1963 and has won many 
trips and awards. Some of his accomplishments are: member of the 
Presidents Club, which is the top 50 agents in the company, select 
agent, Millionaire Club numerous times, Legion of Honor Club, and the 
Bronze Tablet Club.
  After being involved in several elections in Oklahoma helping his Dad 
run for county sheriff, Bob became interested in serving the great city 
of Farmers Branch and was appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment 
and Building Code Board of Appeals in 1984. Bob was first elected to 
the City Council in 1986 and served 9 years on the Council. Bob was 
elected mayor of Farmers Branch in May of 1996 and was unopposed in 
1999 and 2002 and 2005.
  Bob served on numerous boards where he showed the same dedication and 
determination expressed as the mayor of Farmers Branch. Again, I would 
like to thank Mayor Bob Phelps for his service to the community.

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