[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4401]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BEXAR COUNTY COMMISSIONER LYLE LARSEN

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions 
made to the 28th district by Bexar County Commissioner Lyle Larsen.
  Commissioner Larsen's career has been highlighted by numerous 
political appointments beginning in 1991 when he was elected to the San 
Antonio City Council, and held this position until 1995. In 1996 he was 
elected by the constituents of Bexar County Precinct 3 to the seat of 
County Commissioner, which he holds to this day. In 2000 he was 
appointed by then Governor George W. Bush to the Texas Juvenile 
Probation Commission.
  Bexar County Commissioner Lyle Larsen has fiercely worked with fellow 
county officials to improve the operation of Bexar County, by 
monitoring the procedures of department heads. As a member of the 
Commissioners Court he faces the demanding job of overseeing budgetary, 
tax, and revenue decisions for positions that are not regulated by 
elected officials.
  It requires an immense knowledge of County Government to be able to 
govern such a vast territory, and Commissioner Larsen has demonstrated 
that he can quite eloquently oversee and govern Bexar County.
  Commissioner Larsen has not only worked as a diligent officer for 
Bexar County residents, but has also made notable contributions during 
his time in public office, especially his work in criminal and juvenile 
area.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have had this opportunity to recognize the 
dedication and hard work of Bexar County Commissioner Lyle Larsen.

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