[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 13447-13448]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MAYOR VIC BURGESS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mayor Vic 
Burgess who will be retiring from the City of Corinth this month after 
many years serving his community.

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  Since 2003, Mayor Burgess served selflessly in the non-paying 
position and also served for over five years as a City Council Member 
before being elected as Mayor. Mayor Burgess also held the position of 
County Judge for four years. His commitment to his community is further 
illustrated by his service as a volunteer police reserve officer for 
the City of Lewisville for six years and as a reserve officer for the 
Denton County Sheriff's Department for two and a half years.
  As Mayor and former City Council Member, Vic Burgess demonstrated 
professionalism, integrity, enthusiasm and dedication to the city and 
citizens of Corinth. A fellow Council Member stated that, ``Mayor 
Burgess had a steady guiding hand to lead in good and bad times. He put 
the city on a good path for the future.''
  It is with great honor that I recognize Mayor Vic Burgess for his 
years of hard work and dedication given to the citizens of Corinth and 
North Texas. I am proud to represent him in Washington and honor his 
service and devotion that demonstrates true leadership.

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