[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 209 (Thursday, December 10, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1134-E1135]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER GERALD 
                               DAUGHERTY

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                           HON. LLOYD DOGGETT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 10, 2020

  Mr. DOGGETT. Madam Speaker, today I express appreciation not only for 
myself but on behalf of so many of our neighbors for the valued service 
of Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty, who is retiring after 
serving Precinct 3 honorably for 14 years.
  Long before Commissioner Daugherty became an elected official, from 
the Pleasant Valley Sportsplex to Jack Allen's Kitchen, he made 
significant contributions to our entertainment and our waistlines as a 
business leader. We don't always agree. After all, Commissioner 
Daugherty is a Republican, but I salute him for his integrity and true 
commitment to public service. And he did get off to a good start long 
ago giving up the Boston Red Sox to become a fellow Longhorn. 
Especially during these divisive political times, when we need more 
bridges, not walls, public servants such as Commissioner Daugherty 
deserve our gratitude for attempting to bridge the political divide by 
seeking bipartisan solutions.
  Commissioner Daugherty's thoughtful and respectful demeanor, with an 
eye to detail, benefitted the Travis County Commissioner's Court and 
Travis County taxpayers. He is respected as an advocate for our 
veterans and an active supporter of the Travis County Veterans Service 
office in its commitment to military veterans. service-members, and 
their families. Importantly, this year he early recognized the threat 
of this COVID-19 pandemic and offered strong leadership in protecting 
lives and livelihoods.
  Many of us remember his last campaign in 2016 or at least we remember 
his wife, Charlyn. His ad, which went viral internationally, employed a 
humorous touch featuring Charlyn and friends listening to him endlessly 
talking about the obscure details of county policies, with Charlyn 
wondering what she would do with him were he not reelected and devoting 
himself to the County. At a time when negativity filled the airwaves. 
his message was a breath of much needed levity as well as depth. I 
trust that in addition to time with his great family, Commissioner 
Daugherty will find a hobby in his retirement, but I also know that he 
will remain engaged in the affairs of our community.
  Commissioner Daugherty leaves office with the esteem of colleagues 
and departments with whom he worked. I thank him for his service to our 
community and I wish him well in all his future endeavors.

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