[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25378]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNITION FOR MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS STATE HOUSE AND SENATE FOR THEIR 
                   WORK ON BEHALF OF GALVESTON, TEXAS

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 21, 2009

  Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, on October 23, the Galveston Chamber of 
Commerce will recognize the following members of the Texas State House 
and Senate for their tireless work in the Texas state legislature on 
behalf of the people of Galveston: Senator Joan Huffman, Senator Mike 
Jackson, Senator Steve Ogden, Representative Dan Branch, Representative 
Craig Eiland, Representative Jim Pitts, and Representative Larry 
Taylor. I am pleased to join the Galveston Chamber of Commerce in 
saluting these seven legislators.
  In the past year, each of these legislators have diligently worked to 
help the people of Galveston recover from Hurricane Ike. Among the 
issues they worked on were windstorm insurance, state support for 
rebuilding Galveston Island, and ensuring continued support for the 
University of Texas Medical Branch.
  I am honored to have a working relationship with these legislators. 
My district staff regularly communicates with the offices of these 
state legislators, in working together to meet the needs of our shared 
constituents.
  In conclusion, Madam Speaker, I again join my friends at the 
Galveston Chamber of Commerce in thanking Senator Joan Huffman, Senator 
Mike Jackson, Senator Steve Ogden, Representative Dan Branch, 
Representative Craig Eiland, Representative Jim Pitts, and 
Representative Larry Taylor for all they do for the people of 
Galveston. I look forward to continuing to work with these legislators.

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