[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17436]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                CELEBRATING THE 93D BIRTHDAY OF DON LEGG

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2000

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of an exemplary 
citizen of the Fourth District of Texas, Don Legg of Mabank, TX, who 
celebrated his ninety-third birthday this year. Retirement seems never 
to have been an option for Don, as he continues to serve as the 
``glue'' that holds together the staff of The Monitor, the local Mabank 
newspaper. The staff of the newspaper wrote a moving tribute to Don on 
the occasion of his birthday, some of which I would like to recount for 
the Congressional Record.
  No one seems to know exactly how many years Don has worked for the 
newspaper, but each Wednesday and Friday he still reports to work for a 
final proofing of the newspaper and continues to hold his title as 
primary reporter for the Kemp community and its schools. He is an avid 
fan of the Kemp Yellow Jackets and reports on any and all sporting 
events in which the school competes.
  Two years ago Don suffered a stroke. While in the hospital, 
recuperating from the stroke which left his speech impaired but his 
mind still sharp and his desire for writing intact, he continued to 
work on stories and to cover events and meetings with the help of his 
wife, Mary, and a number of devoted friends.
  According to the newspaper tribute, Don always has a smile and a joke 
to share with coworkers. He has taught young reporters the art of 
``reporting,'' and they have learned from his extensive knowledge and 
experience. As the staff said, ``The office just wouldn't be the same 
without him.'' And the same could be said of his beloved community. 
``It just wouldn't be the same without him.''
  So, Mr. Speaker, as we adjourn today, let us do so in honor of Don 
Legg, who at the age of 93 may be a ``senior citizen''--but also is 
still an ``active citizen.'' Happy Birthday, Don!

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