[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1833]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


         HONORING LEWIE BYERS FOR ``CITIZEN OF THE YEAR'' AWARD

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 8, 2008

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize community 
leader Lewie Byers for being named ``Citizen of the Year'' by the Rusk 
Chamber of Commerce.
  Lewie is a prominent member of the Rusk community and exemplifies 
what it means to be a model citizen. Lewie is the president of the Rusk 
branch of Texas National Bank, but manages to find time to serve his 
community in civic organizations including the Rusk Chamber of 
Commerce, the Rusk Industrial Foundation and is a member of the Rusk 
City Council. In addition, Lewie is a member of the Rusk Lions Club and 
was on the East Texas Council of Boy Scouts. Most importantly, Lewie is 
a devoted husband and proud father of four.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth District of Texas, I am honored 
to recognize Lewie Byers for generously offering his time and talents 
to serve his community.

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