[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 185 (Thursday, December 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2958]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING TEXAS ATTORNEY DAVID GROVE

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 10, 2009

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, today the Second District of Texas 
recognizes attorney David Grove for being awarded the Mickey F. Mehaffy 
Award from the Jefferson County Bar Association, given each year to 
honor an attorney for their exceptional pro bono work. He has worked 
tirelessly to help less fortunate citizens find representation in the 
court of law.
  David was born in Midland and attended the Baylor University School 
of Law. In 1978, after spending a summer as a law clerk in Beaumont, he 
returned to Jefferson County as an Assistant District Attorney. He 
joined a private firm 6 years later and started his solo practice in 
1999.
  David always donated his time and attention to pro bono work, 
however, he saw the need for it escalate after the double shot of 
Hurricane Rita in 2005 and Hurricane Ike in 2008. Both of these 
hurricanes caused immense damage across Southeast Texas and Southwest 
Louisiana. This left many residents with damage claims against 
insurance companies who could not afford representation.
  David is a leading advocate for the indigent, making sure they are 
treated fairly. He also donates a large amount of time to helping 
families through divorces or child custody cases. He realizes that some 
people do not have the resources available to defend themselves, their 
family, or their home, and he makes sure they have equal 
representation.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Second Congressional District and all 
of Southeast Texas, I want to congratulate David Grove for this 
wonderful accomplishment. Through his diligent efforts and dedication 
he has given a voice to many who thought they had none.

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