[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 177 (Wednesday, November 16, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H8513-H8514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING DEPUTY JAMES LEE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Texas (Mr. Weber) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of 
Jefferson County Sheriff's Officer Deputy James Lee, who tragically 
passed away on July 9, leaving behind a legacy of service to Jefferson 
County.
  Deputy Lee was a marine who started with the Jefferson County 
Sheriff's Office in 1973 and was 71 years old when he passed away.
  He was known as someone who enjoyed going to work to protect his 
community, who was tough but always showed compassion.
  He leaves behind a wife and son, who will follow in his father's 
footsteps at the sheriff's office. Though he may be gone, I know that 
Deputy Lee is still watching over his beloved community and family.
  Please join me in recognizing the extraordinary life and service of 
Deputy James Lee.


                         Honoring Pat Hallisey

  Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the retirement 
of a local leader and dedicated public servant who I am proud to call a 
friend, the

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outgoing mayor of League City, Texas, the Honorable Pat Hallisey.

  Throughout his 6 years as mayor, Pat's dedication to League City was 
clear. He maintained a community with high standards of safety, health, 
and prosperity. He left League City better than he found it.
  As mayor, Pat led the city through recovery efforts stemming from the 
damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. And I am proud to have worked with 
him over the years to revitalize Galveston County's largest city.
  On behalf of a grateful community, it is my privilege to honor Mayor 
Pat Hallisey and his beautiful wife, Janice. Along with her and his 
family, friends, and colleagues, I want to extend absolute best wishes 
to Mayor Pat Hallisey in his retirement.


                       Honoring Judge Mike Nelson

  Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of 
the Honorable Michael Nelson, or as his friends and family call him, 
Mike. He has dedicated his life to serving the people of Galveston 
County.
  Judge Mike was born on June 17, 1949, in Gould, Arkansas. At 18, he 
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, served three tours in 
Vietnam, and retired from service in 1976. He is married to the former 
Carol Rotenberry of Santa Fe, Texas, where they raised their four 
daughters: Sarah Jane, Peyton, Heather, and Michaelia; and four sons: 
Doug, Michael John, Michael Jr., and Curtis.
  Mr. Nelson served as a justice of the peace and a municipal court 
judge since 1986 in Galveston County.
  A true testament to his character, in 2017, he was awarded the Man of 
the Year from the Chamber of Commerce of Hitchcock.
  Mike is a man of purpose, honor, and unwavering determination for the 
betterment of our community. He has left a positive impact on that very 
same community.
  Judge Mike is a beloved member of his community and a fearless 
advocate for his constituents, whom he cares for deeply. He always had 
an open-door policy for any constituent who wished to meet with him. 
His accomplished record and willingness to serve are evident in his 
over 35 years of public service.
  On behalf of Texas' 14th Congressional District, Mr. Speaker, I am 
honored to recognize his exceptional leadership and his example as a 
true public servant.
  I thank Mike for being an incredible leader. He will be remembered 
for generations to come. He is a man of his word, he is intelligent, he 
is disciplined, and he treats people with respect. It is an absolute 
honor to know him.


                   Celebrating the Life of Bill Neild

  Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life 
of Bill Neild or, as described by a lifelong friend, the John Wayne of 
Beaumont, Texas. He passed away at age 85 on August 24, 2022, leaving 
behind a community of friends and family and a legacy of hard work, 
sacrifice, and service.
  Bill was an extraordinary community leader and had a true servant's 
heart. He served 4 years as the mayor of Beaumont. He was chairman of 
the board of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the 
Board of Directors of First City Bank, and he served as chairman for 
many organizations in the city.
  He was a man of integrity, and his passion and service to the 
community was felt, and will continue to be felt, far and wide.
  I take this time to honor the life of service exemplified by Mayor 
Neild. I thank him and his family for their dedication to our fellow 
citizens on behalf of a very, very grateful 14th District of Texas.

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