[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26316]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF FLOWER MOUND AND THE FLOWER MOUND 
                          CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 29, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the partnership 
between the City of Flower Mound and the Flower Mound Chamber of 
Commerce, and to honor the businesses that reside there.
  I am proud and grateful to be given the opportunity to represent the 
strong communities and businesses of north Texas. This pride, however, 
comes from the energy, creativity and commitment by the individuals 
within these neighborhoods and institutions that contribute to the 
growth and opportunity we are blessed to receive in calling this area 
home.
  It's because of cities like Flower Mound and businesses like the ones 
present tonight that north Texas is able to claim the rare title of 
being one of the few areas that has retained its economic health in 
this rough economic climate. The forward-thinking partnership between 
the city of Flower Mound and the Chamber of Commerce has produced an 
ideal environment for business prosperity that has remained strong, 
that sustains the community. That is certainly something to be proud 
of.
  Flower Mound has created, in essence, a haven for new businesses and 
an environment where small and large businesses alike can take root, 
grow, and thrive. You are a bright spot in north Texas, and a true 
example of excellence for the rest of the nation.
  It is with great pride that I stand here tonight to join in 
celebrating the prosperity of Flower Mound. I wish you--the local 
leadership, the businesses, and the residents--all the best, and let me 
say that it is my very distinct honor to represent you in the U.S. 
House of Representatives.

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