[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5410]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCILMAN JOHN THOMAIDES

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the important 
contributions of San Marcos City Councilman John Thomaides, of my 
Congressional District.
  In 2003 John Thomaides was elected to San Marcos City Council. Mr. 
Thomaides was chosen to represent the Council on the Convention and 
Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. He has been active in city affairs 
since he came to San Marcos ten years ago. John has served on the 
City's Drainage Advisory Board, the Citizen Review Commission, and as 
chair to the Transportation Advisory Board.
  After arriving in San Marcos John opened Alpha Pure Water Company, 
and has quickly become a leader in business and community 
organizations. In January 2003 the Area Chamber of Commerce awarded him 
``Small Business Person of the Quarter'' and in October 2003 he was 
honored again with ``Small Business Person of the Year.''
  John Thomaides has consistently worked to improve the quality of life 
for his constituents, and is a 2003 graduate of the Leadership Academy 
of Public Service. He has served as president of the San Marcos Tennis 
Association, and as Ambassador for the Area Chamber of Commerce.
  Mr. Speaker, John Thomaides serves as an example of what discipline, 
courage, and dedication can accomplish, and I am proud to have had this 
opportunity to thank him.

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