[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 83 (Thursday, June 4, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1312-E1313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MAYOR ANDY WAMBSGANSS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2009

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a great friend and 
tremendous public servant, former Mayor Andy Wambsganss, for his years 
of service to the City of Southlake and the North Texas region.
  Since assuming the mayor's office in 2003, Mayor Wambsganss guided 
Southlake with an immense degree of dedication, passion and competence. 
He served as mayor for nine years, from 2003 to 2009, and prior to his 
mayoral tenure he served on the Southlake City Council, as Mayor Pro 
Tem, and as a judge in the community. Andy has always strived to better 
his community, and his broad experience served his constituents well.
  Under Andy's principled leadership and sound management, the City of 
Southlake experienced tremendous economic growth while at the same time 
maintained the city's unique small town charm. He managed the city with 
great efficiency and responsible fiscal discipline. Andy selflessly 
served the City of Southlake for many years, and his positive impact on 
the city will long endure in the future.
  Throughout the years, Andy Wambsganss contributed his expertise to 
many local and regional organizations. He was President of Southlake 
Crime Control and Prevention; on the Southlake Teen Court Board of 
Directors; Director of the Airport YMCA; Director of Metroport Cities 
Fellowship; member of the Tarrant County Mayor's Forum; member of the 
Northeast Leadership Forum; and much more.
  Andy Wambsganss is a longtime resident of Southlake, a kind and apt 
public servant, and a family man. His wife, Leigh, and their two boys, 
are involved in many community and philanthropic endeavors.
  It is a distinct privilege to call Andy a friend of mine. He has been 
an outstanding public servant to the City of Southlake and his honest 
leadership will be sorely missed. On behalf

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of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I extend my sincere 
appreciation to Andy Wambsganss and wish him the very best of luck in 
the future.

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