[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 164 (Thursday, November 5, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE SUNNYVALE PECAN HARVEST FESTIVAL AND HONORING PECAN 
                          QUEEN LEONA FISCHER

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2009

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I am pleased to recognize the 
Sunnyvale Pecan Harvest Festival and the first ever Sunnyvale Pecan 
Queen.
  The Sunnyvale Pecan Harvest Festival was a vision of Sunnyvale 
Chamber of Commerce Chairman Terry Reid and has been brought to 
fruition through her tremendous efforts, as well as that of other 
Chamber members, local businesses and the Town of Sunnyvale. This 
festival is the first of its kind in Sunnyvale and is sure to be a 
popular community event for years to come.
  A festival would not be complete without a Queen, and Sunnyvale has 
chosen a wonderful lady to serve as the first ever ``Pecan Queen.'' Ms. 
Leona Fischer has been a resident of Sunnyvale for more than 40 years 
and continues to contribute to her community as much today as she did 
when she first moved there. As the director of the Douglas and Michael 
Kindergarten and Day School, Ms. Fischer would bring the children 
attending the school out to her property in Sunnyvale for camping, 
swimming and fishing. When she moved to Sunnyvale permanently, Ms. 
Fischer and her husband started antique and real estate businesses and 
continued to contribute to their community.
  While her antique shop has since closed, Ms. Fischer can still be 
seen around Sunnyvale, running her real estate business. Ms. Fischer 
makes towns like Sunnyvale a great place to live and work, and I am 
proud to represent Ms. Fischer and congratulate her on this well-
deserved honor.
  With a Classic Custom Car and Truck show, live music performances--
including a special guest appearance by Grammy winner Art Greenhaw and 
the awarding of the ``Beth Bassett Music Achievement Award''--the 
baking and photo contests and the food and shopping opportunities, the 
First Annual Sunnyvale Pecan Harvest Festival is sure to be an 
outstanding event for the families of Sunnyvale.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth District of Texas, I am 
privileged to recognize Terry Reid, Leona Fischer, the Sunnyvale 
Chamber of Commerce and the town of Sunnyvale for all their hard work 
and dedication. I wish them great success.

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