[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 97 (Friday, June 20, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1029]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE GRADUATES OF LEADERSHIP FRISCO CLASS 17

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2014

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my fellow 
colleagues to join me in congratulating the 17th graduating class of 
Leadership Frisco. This graduating class, comprised of 20 individuals, 
is a shining example of the civic responsibility that makes Frisco a 
great place to live, work, and raise a family. It's no wonder Frisco is 
the second-fastest growing city in the U.S.
  Sponsored by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Frisco seeks 
out highly motivated, well-informed individuals who want to expand 
their leadership skills, deepen their civic duty, and increase their 
involvement in volunteer opportunities. Over the past nine months, 
these leaders have learned about Frisco's history, shared their time 
and talents through community service, and engaged with leaders from 
city government, the school district and other agencies.
  Each year, the class selects a service project to give back to the 
community. This class worked on rebuilding a roof for the Boys and 
Girls Club of Collin County. In effect, these leaders are contributing 
and helping provide a safe place for tomorrow's leaders to learn, grow, 
and reach their fullest potential. For many kids in Collin County, the 
Boys and Girls Club is the only place for them to participate in 
developmental programs in an affordable, safe and nurturing 
environment.
  Having strong and committed leaders is one of the fundamental 
building blocks of a safe and prosperous community. As President 
Theodore Roosevelt once said, ``This country will not be a good place 
for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us 
to live in.'' This statement rings true for communities as well and 
that's what the members of Leadership Frisco strives to do each and 
every day. I thank each graduate for their hard work, dedication, and 
promise of a brighter future for Frisco. You must be proud of your 
accomplishments, I sure am.
  Once again, Congratulations and keep up the good work. I look forward 
to their continued success and wish them the best on your future 
endeavors.
  The names of the 2014 Leadership Frisco Advisory Council graduating 
class follows:

       Debbie Ames, Goldin Peiser & Peiser, LLP; Mike Barber, BKM 
     Sowan Horan, LLP; Brandon Burden, Farmers Insurance; Chad 
     Cunningham, C4 Roofing, Inc.; Robert Dawson, ProImpetus LLC; 
     Oscar Gonzalez, First National Bank Southwest; Myrna 
     Martinez, Frisco Family Services; Christine Messner, 
     ``Yooz''; Erin Minett, Gay, McCall, Isaacks, Gordon & 
     Roberts, P.C.; Suzanne Mitchell, Keller Williams Frisco 
     Stars; Randy Nichols, Prospera Financial Services.
       Bridget Payne, Wingspan Portfolio Advisors, LLC; Jake 
     Poulsen, TXU Energy; Diana Sage, Collin College; Rachel Sam, 
     Strasburger & Price LLP; Darcy Schroer, Frisco Economic 
     Development Corporation; Julie Simon, Broadlinkone; Angela 
     Syitak, Whitley Penn LLP; Adam Wisler, ACO Practice 
     Solutions, LLC; Ryan Langston, Strasburger & Price LLP.

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