[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1887]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING RICHMOND, TX MAYOR HILMAR MOORE

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2008

  Mr. LAMPSON, Madam Speaker, I am privileged to recognize Mayor Hilmar 
Moore of Richmond, Texas, who became the longest-serving mayor in 
United States' history this year. Mayor Moore served his community for 
59 consecutive years and has led a life of distinction, service, and 
honor.
  Mayor Moore is a native of Richmond and began his mayoral post in 
September of 1949, following his active duty in World War II. He is a 
fifth-generation Texan whose ancestors were among the Old 300 Colony of 
Settlers brought into the Fort Bend County area by Stephen F. Austin. 
In his lifetime, Mayor Moore has made significant contributions to a 
wide range of civic and business activities, including operating a 
successful 186-year-old family cattle business and serving as chairman 
of the Texas Department of Human Resources and director of the King 
Ranch, just to name a few.
  To commemorate this milestone, in October of 2008, the Historic 
Richmond Association will honor Mayor Moore for his 59 consecutive 
years of dedicated service through the building of a plaza in downtown 
Richmond. The plaza will include a life-size sculpture of the Mayor and 
will be surrounded by beautiful landscaping, benches, and a paved 
walking area.
  Richmond has been blessed for several decades with a strong and 
dedicated leader. Every community deserves a public servant as devoted 
as Mayor Hilmar Moore. His service cannot be overstated and I am proud 
to commend such a remarkable individual.

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