[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 155 (Saturday, September 27, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2091]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF COMMISSIONER CYNTHIA WHITE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Denton County 
Commissioner Cynthia White and her years of service to Denton County 
and the North Texas region.
  Cynthia White began her career in public service as a Constituent 
Liaison for U.S. Congressman Dick Armey. She then began a distinguished 
career in local government serving on the City of Lewisville Planning 
and Zoning Commission as well as the Board of Adjustment. In 1992 
Commissioner White was elected to the LewisviIIe City Council where she 
served as Mayor Pro-Tem from 1994 to 1995. She was elected Commissioner 
in Denton County in 2000 where she has since worked hard for the people 
of Precinct 1 and beyond.
  Commissioner White has become known as a leader on transportation 
issues for her region. Her dedication has helped pave the way for 
numerous projects in Precinct 1 from safety improvements along Highway 
377 to providing needed funding for FM 423 to partnering with local 
cities to secure funding for improvements on FM 2181. When the 
LewisviIIe Lake Bridge/FM 720 concept stalled, Commissioner White 
brought concerned parties back to the table to get the project moving 
again. Thanks to her efforts, that bridge is now being constructed and 
will soon help provide needed relief to traffic congestion. The 
Commissioner has served as the Chair of the Regional Transportation 
Council, a board member of the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition, and 
has spoken on transportation to audiences throughout the state, 
including the Texas Senate.
  Commissioner White's public service goes far beyond government. She 
has volunteered with organizations such as the United Way, the Boys and 
Girls Club, the Denton Benefit League, the American Heart Association, 
and the Salvation Army of Denton Advisory Board. In addition to this, 
she remains an active member of her church, a certified personal 
trainer and promoter for health and fitness issues, and often performs 
as a musician in the community.
  It is with great honor that I recognize Commissioner Cynthia White 
for her years of hard work and dedication given to the citizens of 
Denton County and North Texas region. I am proud to represent her in 
Washington. Her service sets a standard of devotion and true 
leadership, one that will never be forgotten.

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