[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6364]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE DEDICATION OF ATASCOSA COUNTY APPRAISER EDDIE BRIDGE

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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 the important 
contributions of Atascosa County Appraiser Eddie Bridge.
  Eddie Bridge is a hard working member of our community, helping to 
appraise real estate and personal property in Bee, Crane, Crockett, and 
Refugio Counties. He also spends his time consulting and assisting the 
staff members of Frio, Hall, Irion, Martin, Menard, and Starr Counties 
in both physical and statistical reappraisals. Starting off as a 
Valuation Consultant with Pritchard and Abbot in 1993, Mr. Bridge has 
many years of experience in his special line of work.
  Mr. Bridge is a model of energy and commitment, often working from 
eight in the morning till nine in the evening. Despite his demanding 
schedule, Mr. Bridge still finds time for ranching and running cattle.
  Eddie Bridge lives in Pettus with his wife of 24 years and his two 
children. Both of his children are Valedictorians and his son Edward II 
serves at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Our Nation is built upon the hard work and dedication of citizens 
like Eddie Bridge, and it is important to recognize the value of their 
daily contributions to both town and country.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have this opportunity to recognize the 
contributions of Atascosa County Appraiser Eddie Bridge.

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