[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9711]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING TERI JACKSON FOR HER 17 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE GRAND PRAIRIE 
                              CITY COUNCIL

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2003

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Teri Jackson of Grand 
Prairie. Teri has exemplified the finest qualities of leadership and 
service and today I wish to honor her for her 17 year commitment to the 
City Council and the citizens of Grand Prairie.
  A life long resident of Grand Prairie, Teri began her service on the 
City Council in the mid-1980s. She has guided the city through some 
very important milestones, including negotiations for a Class I horse 
racetrack, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. During these negotiations 
she was able to secure property for the Grand Prairie Tourism 
Information Center. The center was able to realize a prime location 
much sooner than anticipated thanks to the donated property and funds 
saved.
  A Council Member since 1986, Teri has also served as Mayor Pro Tem 
from 1994-1995, Secretary on the Grand Prairie Sports Facilities 
Development Corporation since 1993, and as Finance and Government 
Committee Chairwoman since 1990. In addition she has also held advisory 
positions on the Regional Transportation Council, EMS task forces, and 
Compensation Negotiations Committee.
  Mrs. Jackson is a graduate from the Prestigious Leadership Texas 
program for outstanding women in leadership roles. On a national level, 
she has served on the National League of Cities policy steering 
committee.
  During her years of service to the city of Grand Prairie, Teri has 
been recognized with numerous awards. She earned the 1994 Athena Award 
and 1995 Chairman of the Board Award from the Grand Prairie Chamber of 
Commerce and the 1996 Woman of Distinction from Soroptomist 
International. On three different occasions she has received the MAP 
Award for outstanding performance from her employer.
  Mr. Speaker, Teri Jackson exemplifies the qualities of dedication and 
service as both an employee public servant and citizen of Grand 
Prairie, Texas. I know my colleagues will join me today to honor her.

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