[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23822-23823]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     IN MEMORY OF MAYOR TIM LESLIE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Tim Leslie, Mayor of 
Aubrey, in the 26th District of Texas. Mr. Leslie was a courageous 
leader devoted to the best interests of his community.
  Mayor Leslie dedicated his life's work to the citizens of Aubrey. 
During the 1980's, he was elected to two terms as Mayor. Mr. Leslie's 
commitment to local children led him to serve on the school board for 
over a decade. When Mr. Leslie was elected Mayor again in 2003, he 
championed modern improvements to community and school facilities, and 
promoted cooperation between the city and schools of Aubrey.
  As Mayor, Tim Leslie directed projects for the building of a new 
library and a water treatment facility. After being diagnosed with 
pancreatic cancer this year and enduring intensive chemotherapy 
treatments, Mr. Leslie courageously continued to fulfill his 
obligations as Mayor.

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  In addition to his career in local government, Mr. Leslie served as 
editor and publisher of the City of Aubrey's weekly newspaper, The Town 
Charter. As a founding member of the Aubrey Lions Club, he was also 
active in the Aubrey Chamber of Commerce and Aubrey Education 
Foundation. His legacy of public service will long benefit the City of 
Aubrey.
  Mayor Leslie is survived by his wife, Allison, and their three 
children.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the memory of such a courageous 
individual. Mayor Tim Leslie was a dedicated public servant, and serves 
as a role model to all citizens. I extend my sincerest sympathies to 
his family and friends. He will be deeply missed and his service to his 
community will always be greatly appreciated.

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