[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E474]
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                 IN RECOGNITION OF JOAN AND ALAN WALNE

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2012

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing Joan and Alan Walne for their 
dedicated service to the city of Dallas and Fair Park. On April 3, 
2012, the Friends of Fair Park will present the Walnes with the 2012 
Spirit of the Centennial Award.
  As long time residents of the Lake Highlands neighborhood in Dallas, 
Texas, the Walnes have worked hard over the years to actively improve 
their community through numerous civic and nonprofit organizations. 
Joan, a graduate of Baylor University, has devoted much of her time and 
effort to improving the local school system. She has served as PTA 
President, on various Richardson Independent School District committees 
and local school councils. Additionally, she is active in the Junior 
League of Dallas, Equest, Children's Medical Center of Dallas and is 
currently serving as President of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board. 
Similarly, Alan, a graduate of Texas Tech University, has generously 
given of his time and spirit to various organizations and charitable 
causes, including the East Dallas Chamber, the Down Syndrome Guild of 
Texas, the Lake Highlands YMCA, and the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. 
His strong belief in service led him to run for Dallas City Council 
where he faithfully represented District 10 for seven years.
  I am proud to count Joan and Alan among my good friends. Their 
dedication and service to the city of Dallas epitomizes community 
spirit and selflessness. Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to 
join me in congratulating Joan and Alan as they receive this year's 
Spirit of the Centennial Award for their years of service and 
commitment to Fair Park.

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