[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 59 (Thursday, April 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E412]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF ED SPEAKMON

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 4, 2019

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Keller 
City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, Mr. Charles Ed Speakmon, who 
recently passed away at the age of 71.
  A retired Marine, Republican precinct chairman, and former auto 
repair businessman, Mr. Speakmon spent his life serving both his 
country and his community in many ways. He was elected to the Keller 
City Council in 2016, where he was known for his gentle and kind nature 
as well as his willing participation and resolve to get things done.
  Mr. Speakmon also was widely known for the elaborate and award-
winning Christmas display that adorned his house every year. He was 
even given the nickname, ``Mr. Christmas'' because of the unique gift 
he annually shared with his community in his passion for the holiday.
  Always faithful, Mr. Speakmon was a man of service who was deeply 
devoted to his country, his community, and his family. To those who 
knew him, the sense of loss felt in his sudden departure is a tribute 
to the life he lived. I am honored to have served alongside Councilman 
Speakmon to represent the community for which he cared so deeply, and I 
extend my sincerest condolences to his wife, Candy Speakmon, their 
family, and all who knew and loved him.

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