[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 193 (Thursday, December 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2281]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RETIREMENT OF MR. T.J. PREJEAN, JR.

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                     HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR.

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2011

  Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate T.J. Prejean, 
Jr. on his retirement from the Vermilion Parish Policy Jury.
  For 31 years, T.J. proudly served District 13 as police juror, twice 
being the Vice President of the jury. Having attended 3,000 meetings 
during his career, T.J.'s commitment to ensuring the well-being of 
Vermilion Parish is clear.
  Formerly an oil rig worker and farmer, T.J. began his service in 
office in 1980 and served eight consecutive terms. Opposition often 
stood in his way, but T.J.'s door-to-door campaign style reinforced his 
personal connection to the community.
  During his time as police juror, T.J. made every effort to be 
accessible to the residents of District 13. He provided assistance 
during the several major hurricanes our region experienced in the past 
decade. In doing so, he demonstrated himself a concerned and dependable 
leader. His final police jury meeting will be Monday, December 19, 
2011.
  I offer my sincerest appreciation to T.J. Hebert for his dedication 
to the people of Vermilion Parish and congratulate him on his 
retirement. I am honored to be his representative in Congress.

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