[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING SAN ANGELO COMMUNITY LEADER JAMES HUFFMAN

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                          HON. AUGUST PFLUGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 28, 2023

  Mr. PFLUGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the hard work of San 
Angelo's very own James Huffman, who is being rightly being recognized 
with the Texas Southwest Council, Boy Scouts of America's prestigious 
Distinguished Citizen Award--an annual recognition of those who give 
freely of their time and talents to improve the quality of life for our 
community, Nation, and world.
  James is an Eagle Scout, a family man, distinguished businessman, and 
servant to our community. His impact to San Angelo and the greater area 
cannot be overstated.
  He earned his degree in Agricultural Economics from Texas Tech 
University and embarked on a career that led him back to San Angelo in 
1984. Later, he earned his CPA certification and opened his own 
accounting practice.
  Through the years, Mr. Huffman has been awarded for his achievements 
including his 1995 Small Business Administration's San Antonio-District 
CPA of the Year Award and in 2004 Innovation in Texas Award for his 
Cross Cut Wood Company from the Texas Railroad Commission.
  Mr. Huffman has been very involved in many civic duties in West 
Texas. He serves, or has served, on the Rawls of School of Business 
Dean's Advisory Council, as a Board member of the Concho Valley Center 
for Entrepreneurial Development, a member of the Sonora Downtown Lion's 
Club and San Angelo Jaycees, on the board of the San Angelo Areawide 
Foundation, and he helped establish the San Angelo Safari Club chapter 
in 2014 as a board member as well as serving as the Vice President from 
2014 to 2021.
  In 2011, James joined the Board of Directors for the Boy Scouts of 
America's Texas Southwest Council, serving on the executive committee 
and as Chair of the Property Committee.
  I am grateful for the impact James has made on our community.

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