[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 451-452]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO CHRIS JONES

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2006

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishment of 
Chris Jones, a Texas State University senior who was recently sworn in 
as the newest member of the San Marcos, Texas City Council.
  Mr. Speaker, Chris Jones is the first student to be elected to the 
San Marcos City Council

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in 33 years. He won the election because of his values, determination 
and hard work.
  Chris Jones was raised in the small West Texas town of Seminole 
between Lubbock and Midland. He is a graduate of Seminole High School 
and has completed undergraduate studies in Public Administration at 
Texas State University.
  Councilman Jones ran his campaign on the idea of a better future for 
San Marcos, one that includes bringing jobs into the city. His service 
to his community is extensive considering his age. He served as Student 
Body Vice President at Texas State and currently serves on the 
Chancellor's Advisory Board. He is an ambassador to the President of 
the University from the Student Foundation. He also served as President 
of Black Student Alliance and currently chairs the Student Chapter of 
the Texas State Alumni Association. On top of all of this, he has 
interned for Texas Lt. Governor Bill Ratliff and State Representative 
Patrick Rose. These achievements represent only a portion of his 
service, contributions that earned him an honor by the Dunbar Heritage 
Association in 2004 for his service to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, Chris Jones is a valuable asset to San Marcos and I am 
proud to have him in the 28th district of Texas.

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