[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 110 (Tuesday, July 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1865]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING CEDAR HILL CITY COUNCILMAN GREG PATTON

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2009

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable 
public servant and friend of Cedar Hill, Greg Patton. Mr. Patton served 
on the Cedar Hill City Council from 2000 until 2009. Throughout his 
nine years on the council, Mr. Patton exemplified the true meaning of 
public service by always prioritizing the needs of others first. With 
his retirement from the council, Mr. Patton will be sorely missed but I 
am confident his presence will continue to shine in Cedar Hill.
  In addition to his council duties, Mr. Patton served as a member and 
chair of the Southwest Dallas County Transportation Committee, served 
on the National League of Cities Steering Committee for Transportation 
and Infrastructure Services, and served as an active participant in the 
River of Trade Corridor Coalition.
  Prior to his council tenure, Mr. Patton chaired the Joe Pool Lake 
Planning Council which resulted in the last lake built in North Texas 
and the creation of Lake Joe Pool State Park. During the same time, he 
also served as commissioner and then as chairman of the Cedar Hill 
Planning and Zoning Commission.
  A familiar face in the Cedar Hill community, Mr. Patton is an active 
member of the Cedar Hill Church of Christ and a member of the Cedar 
Hill Lions Club. He is also a regular volunteer at the Cedar Hill Food 
Pantry and served for twenty years on the Cedar Hill Volunteer Fire 
Department from 1977 until 1997. Among his many other accomplishments, 
Mr. Patton was the chair of the 1975 City Charter Committee for Cedar 
Hill.
  Mr. Patton's wife, Linda, and two children all deserve a special 
thank you for allowing him to spend so much time dedicated to the 
betterment of Cedar Hill. Mr. Patton also has one granddaughter and 
three grandsons.
  Distinguished colleagues, please join me in honoring Greg Patton's 
tireless passion, proven commitment, and years of admirable service to 
the growth and success of Cedar Hill. I am proud to join the Cedar Hill 
community in saluting Greg for all of his hard work, and I wish him the 
best in the next chapter of his life.

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