[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25508]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WATSON FEED STORE

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 6, 2004

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my most sincere 
congratulations to the historic Watson Feed Store in Mart, Texas on 
their recent Texas Historical Marker Dedication. After nearly a century 
of service to the Central Texas community, the Watson Feed Store has 
become a vital part of the social fabric of the Mart community and an 
inspiring example of the very best of Texas.
  That the Watson Feed Store still stands today just as it was almost 
100 years ago is truly remarkable and a reflection of the commitment 
and dedication of Murray Watson and family to preserve the history of 
this building for future generations. Watson's Feed Store is not only a 
historic reminder of the past, but an enduring symbol of the belief in 
community that Watson's Feed Store has come to represent.
  Today, the Watson Feed Store is still a daily meeting place for many 
citizens of Mart, enjoying conversation and comfort in the building 
known as ``home'' to many, a living testament to the impact that Murray 
Watson and family continue to have on the Mart community.
  I personally want to thank Murray Watson for his many years of 
friendship and the countless contributions he has made to the community 
of Mart and Central Texas. Murray Watson is a true Texas leader and 
there is no doubt that the state of Texas and the Nation would benefit 
greatly from more leaders like Murray in our communities.

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