[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 201 (Friday, December 23, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H10060]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING DON McSPARRAN FOR HIS SERVICE

  (Mr. PFLUGER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PFLUGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Midland local and 
World War II veteran Don McSparran for his service to our community.
  For the past 22 years, Mr. McSparran has spent countless hours 
patrolling Midland as a volunteer with the Midland Police Department. 
With his wife, Doris, in the passenger seat, Mr. McSparran drives 
around town assisting folks at any given moment with something as minor 
as a local traffic accident or as major as a lost child. He has helped 
countless people around Midland and is seen as a staple of the MPD.
  Over the years, Mr. McSparran has selflessly given so much of his 
time to keep our community safe. Now, at the age of 96, Mr. McSparran 
has no intention of slowing down. He continues to serve with the utmost 
commitment, dedication, and patriotism. His efforts strengthen and 
engage our community, and he improves every life that he touches.
  At the beginning of this month, Midland Mayor Patrick Payton 
officially declared the day ``Don McSparran Appreciation Day,'' a 
wonderful time to recognize Mr. McSparran's lifetime of service and 
incredible dedication to our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. McSparran for his time, for his heart, and 
for his efforts to make Midland a better place. Our district is blessed 
to have wonderful servant leaders like Don.

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