[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 195 (Tuesday, November 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1042]
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                    RECOGNIZING MAYOR MARION GRAYSON

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2020

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I'm honored to celebrate and 
recognize the extraordinary work of Belton, TX Mayor Marion Grayson. 
After seven years of extraordinary work to her beloved city, Mayor 
Grayson retired on November 10, 2020. Her commitment to public service 
represents Texas values at their best.
  Not only was Marion the first female Mayor of Belton, but under her 
steady and forward-looking leadership, Belton has seen exponential 
changes that have improved the quality of life for all and put the city 
on the track for continued growth in the future. Mayor Grayson's work 
with Belton's parks and recreation including the Nolan Creek project 
and the restoration of beloved public infrastructure demonstrates that 
she is truly for the people and improving the lives of those around 
her. Not only did she enhance the roads of Belton, but she also worked 
to improve everything from water quality to performing arts education.
  In her wake, Mayor Grayson leaves behind a city, civic organizations, 
and elected officials all better off due to her involvement. She has 
brought her tremendous work ethic and commitment to excellence to every 
challenge she has encountered. It is officials like her that make the 
City of Belton the welcoming, successful city that it is. I salute her 
leadership, congratulate her on her retirement, and wish Mayor Marion 
Grayson nothing but the best in the years to come.

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