[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 213 (Thursday, December 9, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING HEARD, McELROY AND VESTAL'S 75 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                           HON. MIKE JOHNSON

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2021

  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
my good friends and community leaders who have been serving my hometown 
of Shreveport for a remarkable 75 years.
  The CPA firm--Heard, McElroy and Vestal--has been an integral part of 
our community since 1946. In fact, founding partner Charles McElroy 
served as one of the first Chairman of the Louisiana Certified Public 
Accountants. From the very beginning, the firm has established itself 
as a ``pillar of trust, integrity and competence.'' Their firm is now 
one of the largest public accounting firms in Northwest Louisiana.
  This firm and its over 100 employees have worked faithfully for the 
people of Louisiana every day and have continued to be a cornerstone 
for our region. We are blessed to have their mission of accounting 
excellence and commitment to integrity as a part of our community.
  I thank my friends for serving so well for all these years, and happy 
75th anniversary.

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