[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30449]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING TRIETSCH MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VETERANS MEMORIAL 
                                 PLAZA

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 7, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor one of the churches 
in my district, Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower 
Mound, Texas, which will hold a Veterans Memorial Plaza Dedication on 
Sunday, November 11, 2007.
  A group of members from the church once envisioned a place to honor 
friends and family members that have served their country in the armed 
services as well as veterans from their community. Now, thanks to their 
hard work and commitment, that vision will soon become a reality.
  The design of the Memorial is a lasting tribute to veterans' 
achievements and sacrifices on behalf of their grateful communities. 
The beautiful centerpiece is an obelisk surrounded by flags 
representing the United States, the State of Texas, and the Armed 
Forces. The Memorial serves as a place of prayer for peace, and as a 
symbol of eternal hope for all of the men and women who continue to 
serve and sacrifice. It recognizes the innumerable accomplishments of 
our military and forever commemorates their endeavors as servants of 
our great nation and also the State of Texas.
  The Veterans Memorial Plaza is an accomplishment that I and everyone 
in the 26th District of Texas can look upon with pride. I offer my 
congratulations to Reverends Jim Ozier, John Allen and the members of 
Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church. It is my honor to represent 
them in Congress.

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