[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 57 (Thursday, April 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF LORI WRIGHT'S RETIREMENT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2016

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Lori Wright, who 
is retiring after 20 years of dedicated public service to the City of 
Highland Village, Texas. The community has benefited immeasurably from 
her unflagging encouragement, unfailing commitment to excellence, and 
from her attentive care to the city's council, staff, residents and 
businesses.
   On January 3, 1995, Lori Wright began her career as a part time 
receptionist for the City of Highland Village. Her infectious 
personality and hard work boosted her through the ranks to 
administrative clerk by November of 1995. One year later, she advanced, 
yet again, to deputy city secretary. On March 1, 1999, she attained the 
position of executive assistant. She has capably provided support and 
continuity to three city managers during her career.
   Mrs. Wright has fostered effective and consistent communication 
amongst the staff and beneficial dialogue between the city's 
administration and residents. Under her conscientious charge and in 
concert with her colleague Laurie Mullens, the Highland Village 
Business Association has grown into a vibrant organization to promote 
the city's business community. She has been instrumental in making the 
city's annual ``Salute Our Veterans'' luncheon a treasured event to 
honor local veterans. Each year, Mrs. Wright visits assisted living 
communities in the area to reach as many veterans as possible and 
encourage their attendance. She ensures that the luncheon operates 
smoothly and that every veteran present is greeted personally and 
treated with distinction. Mrs. Wright has worked closely with my 
district office to facilitate the public announcement and recognition 
of the 26th Congressional Veteran Commendation recipients.
   In addition to her many administrative duties, Mrs. Wright has also 
played an important role in the development of the Honor Our Veterans 
Monument, working with city staff and council in the development and 
construction of the monument, serving as the city's liaison to the 
Veterans Committee to determine the policies for review and placement 
of veterans names and developed the presentation ceremony.
   My best wishes to Mrs. Wright upon her well-earned retirement; her 
positive influence, her excellent work and tireless devotion to the 
community will be greatly missed. During her two decades as a public 
servant, Lori Wright was an able ambassador for the city and 
effectively helped the city government operate seamlessly for its 
residents. It is my privilege to honor such an outstanding citizen in 
the U.S. House of Representatives.

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