[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12080]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF HIGHLAND PARK TOWN ADMINISTRATOR GEORGE PATTERSON

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2008

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Highland Park Town 
Administrator George Patterson.
  After graduating from Texas Tech University, he began his public 
service career as an Administrative Aide with the City of Lubbock. He 
then moved on to become the City Manager for Pecos City and Snyder 
before accepting the position of Town Administrator with Highland Park 
in 1979. George will be retiring on June 24, 2008 with twenty-nine 
years of dedicated service to Highland Park.
  During his tenure, he has carefully managed and led his staff by 
example. With his vision and leadership skills, Highland Park is a 
better and safer community. His commitment to public service extended 
beyond the workplace. He is actively involved in numerous professional 
and community organizations such as the Texas City Managers Association 
and the Rotary Club. George leaves a legacy of civic duty that will be 
greatly missed.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in expressing 
our best wishes to him and his family on this special day.

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