[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID BOSTON

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2012

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize David Boston, a 
talented and respected builder from Crossroads, Texas. After many years 
of private custom home building, and ten years of employment with the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mr. Boston is retiring.
   Mr. Boston was a sought-after custom home builder in Denton for many 
years. After retiring from that profession, he accepted a part-time 
position with FEMA in 2002. Four years later in 2006, Mr. Boston 
accepted a full-time position with the agency. He served as a National 
Hazard Mitigation Specialist where he investigated properties that were 
damaged by disasters like Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike. In his 
tenure at FEMA, he investigated over 46,000 sites.
   Due to his prior experience building private homes, Mr. Boston was 
able to deal favorably with sub-contractors. Because of this advantage, 
he saved FEMA and American taxpayers nearly $25 million. In addition to 
his commitment and dedication to FEMA, Mr. Boston was always equally 
dedicated to the home owners and businesses with whom he worked.
   Mr. Boston retired in May, 2012 after ten years of service. Upon his 
retirement, he will serve as a Republican precinct chair beginning in 
August of 2012. As Mr. Boston retires from a long and dedicated career, 
I would like to recognize his accomplishment and service, as well as 
congratulate him on a job well done. His experience and skills are 
evident to all he worked with. It is an honor to have the opportunity 
to recognize and represent Mr. Boston in the U.S. House of 
Representatives.

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