[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E204]
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                   CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES MUNS

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Mr. 
James Muns of Plano, Texas, who peacefully passed away on March 6, 
2025.
  Mr. Muns was born on January 6, 1932. He attended Abilene Christian 
University, where he met his wife Betty. In the 1970's, Mr. Muns and 
Betty moved to Plano, where he established the Muns Enterprises 
investment company that specialized in real estate. One of his first 
investments in Plano was in the El Ranchero Estates, allowing it to 
become one of the most spectacular and successful properties in the 
region. From 1992 to 1996, Mr. Muns proudly served as the Mayor of 
Plano. Under his leadership, Plano experienced significant economic 
growth, commerce, and population growth, setting the stage for it to be 
nationally recognized as one of the best cities to live in Texas and 
the United States. For his outstanding contributions to the City of 
Plano, Mr. Muns and Betty were named Plano's citizens of the year in 
1994.
  In 2007, the Muns established the Betty and James Muns Foundation to 
support philanthropic, educational, and humanitarian initiatives 
throughout North Texas. Mr. Muns was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather to four children, ten grandchildren, and many more great-
grandchildren. One of his sons, Mr. John Muns, currently serves as the 
Mayor of Plano in the footsteps of his father. I am deeply saddened to 
hear of Mr. Muns's passing, as he has made a positive and lasting 
impact on our community.
  I have requested the United States flag to be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol in recognition of Mr. Muns's wonderful life and service. He 
will be dearly missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.

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