[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6361]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


             HONORING THE EXEMPLARY WORK OF LENA F. BLALOCK

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Judge Lena F. BlaIock 
of Pleasanton, Texas, for her dedication and commitment to community 
service.
  Judge Lena Blalock has made the people of her district proud, by 
tirelessly dedicating her time to the municipal court for 25 years. 
Judge Blalock, originally from Silverton, Texas, has been the presiding 
judge of the Pleasanton Municipal Court since 1985 and works day after 
day for the betterment of the Pleasanton community.
  By working as a nurse during WorId War II, working for the police 
department as a dispatcher, and setting up a business in Pleasanton 
specializing in TV and radio equipment, Judge Blalock has lived an 
outstanding life of service to the country and the community.
  Judge Blalock has also been a member of the Church of Christ since 
1946, and enjoys traveling, photography, and crocheting. In her spare 
time, she also enjoys visiting senior citizens camps in the fall and 
spring.
  Judge Blalock has demonstrated great dedication to community service 
and I am honored to recognize her accomplishments here today.

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