[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 179 (Tuesday, November 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          CELEBRATING LEO WOOD

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2018

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to celebrate the work 
of an exceptional citizen of my Congressional District, Leo Wood of 
Georgetown, TX. His commitment to public service as a City Manager and 
Mayor represents Texas values at their best.
  Leo grew up in San Saba, Texas and attended Texas A&M University. In 
1969, after serving as City Manager of Rosebud, TX, Leo and his family 
moved to Georgetown, TX, a city of just 5,500 people at the time. At 
his first city council meeting, he learned that the city was penniless. 
He rapidly put his financial management skills to use and built of 
coalition of concerned citizens, businesses, financial institutions, 
Georgetown Independent School District, and local mainstays like 
Southwestern University and Texas Crusher Stone to save the city. His 
forward-thinking activism worked and, after retiring as City Manager in 
1985, Leo left the city with over five million dollars in reserve funds 
and a renewed, optimist spirit.
  In 1992 Leo successfully ran for mayor, serving until 1997. Along 
with advocating for continued growth of Georgetown, one of his major 
accomplishments was the recruitment of Sun City, which he describes as 
``icing on the cake.'' Leo's commitment to community doesn't stop when 
the workday ends. He's been involved in numerous service organizations 
in Georgetown, including The Steak Fry Group, started by Leo in 1968, 
which began as a small gathering in a friend's back yard and has become 
an integral part of the fabric of Georgetown. This year marks the 
group's 50th anniversary and the group has donated over $215,000 to 
very deserving charities.
  Leo Wood has been a key figure in making Georgetown the vibrant, 
growing city it is today. I join his colleagues, family, and friends in 
honoring his career and commending his commitment to public service. I 
wish my friend nothing but the best in the years ahead.

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