[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E189]
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 HONORING JOHN REAP, THE 2008 METROCREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ``CITIZEN 
                             OF THE YEAR''

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2009

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
John Reap, the 2008 Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce ``Citizen of the 
Year.'' John's dedication and contributions to the Metrocrest 
community, which consists of Addison, Carrolton and Farmers Branch, 
have been both dynamic and exceptional. The Metrocrest Chamber of 
Commerce presents the award on January 30, 2009, and I would like to 
extend my sincere congratulations to John for the deserved award and 
his many years of selfless service.
  John is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of Town 
North Bank, N.A., in Dallas. He also serves on the Board of Directors 
for the Bank. John has been at Town North Bank for twenty-eight years, 
the last fourteen serving in his current position.
  An active community member, John has served with a variety of civic 
organizations including the American Heart Association, the Cotton Bowl 
Athletic Association, the Metrocrest Senior Adult Services, the 
Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District Educational 
Foundation, the University of Arkansas Alumni Association, and the 
North Texas Region Committee for the University of Arkansas Campaign 
for the 21st Century. John served for seventeen years in both local and 
state capacities for the American Heart Association in Texas, and was 
Chairman of the Board of the American Heart Association, Texas 
Affiliate, Inc., from 1992 until 1993.
  John earned a banking graduate degree from the University of Virginia 
in 1977, a master's degree in Business Administration from Southern 
Methodist University in 1971, and an undergraduate degree from the 
University of Arkansas in 1970. He also served as a faculty member for 
several years at the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at 
Southern Methodist University.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I join the Metrocrest 
Chamber of Commerce in applauding the merits and commitment John Reap 
has displayed to our community. John's tireless passion for community 
service has contributed greatly to the betterment of those around him, 
and I am extremely grateful for his service. On behalf of the 24th 
Congressional District of Texas, I salute John for his achievement as 
the 2008 Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce ``Citizen of the Year'' and 
wish him many years of continued success.

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