[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E407]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING JEANNE BURTON ISRAEL

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 25, 2015

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize retiring 
Pleasanton City Councilwoman Jeanne Burton Israel. She has served with 
distinction, and is now ending her tenure after six years on the 
Pleasanton City Council.
  A San Antonio native, Jeanne moved to Atascosa County in 1982, 
becoming the first female Fuel and Ash Operator at San Miguel Electric 
Power Plant. Two years later she relocated to her current home of 
Pleasanton. After twelve years at San Miguel Electric, Jeanne Israel 
started Errand Girl Services, a courier service in Pleasanton. Her 
position as a small business owner propelled her into local politics 
and in 2000 she served as Treasurer for the Atascosa County MHMR.
  Mrs. Israel also became an active and esteemed member of her local 
Lions Club, known for her initiative and dedication to the community. 
She founded and served as the advisor to the Lions' youth organization, 
the Pleasanton Leo Club from 2002 until 2006. Sitting on several City 
Charter Review Committees sparked her interest in local government and 
prompted her to run for a seat on the city council in 2009.
  From 2009 to 2015 Mrs. Israel has represented the people of District 
6 on the Pleasanton City Council. During her 6-year tenure, she has 
been an avid supporter of the arts and has backed efforts to preserve 
and protect county history. Mrs. Israel has also been a proponent of 
education and increased citizen involvement in government. She has also 
worked to revitalize Pleasanton's downtown area and improve city 
infrastructure. In recognition of her outstanding service to the City 
of Pleasanton and the people of District 6, she has received awards 
from multiple community organizations in Pleasanton including the 
Pleasanton Lion of the Year, the Sons of Hermann Lodge #310 
Humanitarian Award, and the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Business 
Person of the Year.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Jeanne Burton Israel on the 
occasion of her retirement from the Pleasanton City Council. Her years 
of dedication and commitment to her community have made Pleasanton, 
Texas a better place.

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