[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 59 (Monday, April 18, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E503]
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                          HONORING DON ROMINES

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 18, 2016

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Don Romines 
of Houston, Missouri on receiving this year's Lifetime Achievement 
Award for his 45 years of service to the community. In addition to 
being the city's longest serving alderman, Don has volunteered and 
participated in numerous groups and projects dedicated to improving the 
community.
  From a young age, Don worked in the family owned and operated 
business Romines Motor Company. His parents were active members of the 
community, with Don's mother Vera holding office as the first female 
mayor of Houston. In 1972, Don married former Houston Middle School 
teacher Barbara Bridges, whom he later had two children with, Franklin 
and Tyler.
  In 1978, Don was first elected to the Houston City Council. In his 
thirty-plus year career, Don has spent more than 720 evenings at 
council meetings alone, which totals over 1500 cumulative hours of 
volunteering for the community. During his tenure as alderman, Don has 
worked on projects including airport expansion, park developments, 
street and sidewalk additions, and long range planning. In addition to 
his service on the City Council, Don has participated in the Houston 
Jaycees, volunteered at the fire department, the chamber of commerce, 
and the Houston Development Company.
  For these many accomplishments and his outstanding career of 
community service, it is my pleasure to recognize Don Romines in front 
of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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