[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 115 (Monday, July 14, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF CHRIS MURZIN, UNIVERSITY PARK'S 2008 CITIZEN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 14, 2008

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Chris 
Murzin who was named University Park's 2008 Citizen of the Year.
   Chris and his family moved to University Park in 2006 and have been 
active members of our local community. As a father of a child with 
special needs, he was quick to identify local accessibility issues and 
has dedicated himself to improving the lives of the disabled. He is 
constantly on the forefront of our community--educating the public, 
meeting with officials from Highland Park Independent School District 
and PTA members, and coordinating a citizen-based fund drive to build a 
barrier-free playground. I know he will continue to strive for a better 
life for the disabled by serving as a vocal advocate. His vision and 
commitment to this cause has already led to greater awareness in 
University Park and will soon be evidenced by a barrier-free playground 
at Coffee Park.
   Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in expressing 
our sincerest congratulations to him and our heartfelt gratitude for 
his dedicated efforts to better the lives of the disabled.

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