[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 30, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1606]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE WORK OF HARKER HEIGHTS, TX MAYOR MIKE AYCOCK

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2013

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of Harker 
Heights, TX Mayor Mike Aycock. He's proudly carrying on his family's 
contributions to public service.
  Harker Heights, just over 50 years old, is part of the larger Fort 
Hood community. One of the fastest growing cities in Texas, Harker 
Heights offers numerous recreational opportunities for residents and 
visitors.
  The son of Bell County Commissioner Joe Aycock, Mike is part of a 
proud family that's been in Bell County since after the Civil War. Mike 
settled for good in Harker Heights after college. Nurtured by citizen 
activists and former mayor Ed Mullen, Aycock rose to the mayor's post 
and has developed a reputation as a courteous and dedicated public 
servant who remains focused on doing what's right for Harker Heights.
  The relatively young city of Harker Heights deserves a mayor with 
energy and enthusiasm to tackle the challenges of the future. It has 
one in Mike Aycock. I'm glad he's there and I look forward to seeing 
great things happen for Harker Heights.

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