[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10019]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING GARY CHASEY FOR ``CITIZEN OF THE YEAR'' AWARD

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 2, 2009

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
exceptional service and leadership of Mr. Gary Chasey of Athens, Texas. 
Mr. Chasey has served his community for years in many capacities and 
was recently recognized as the ``Citizen of the Year'' by the Athens 
Chamber of Commerce.
  Gary, along with his wife, Sharon, volunteers with Court Appointed 
Special Advocates (CASA). Through this very special and important 
capacity, Gary has changed the lives of dozens of children in his 
community. As a CASA volunteer, he looks after the interest of children 
who are in the court system. He has spent countless hours advocating 
and watching over abused and neglected children.
  For several years, Gary has served as President and Vice-President 
for Labor of Love of Henderson County. Labor of Love is an organization 
that repairs homes for those in the community who cannot afford to make 
repairs or complete maintenance tasks. As a leader in Labor of Love, 
Gary has helped increase completed projects by over 90%. His financial 
expertise, leadership and tireless work ethic have undoubtedly 
benefited countless citizens.
  In addition, Gary is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and is 
active with the Methodist Men at First United Methodist Church.
  As the Congressman for the Fifth District of Texas, I am pleased 
today to recognize Gary Chasey for his many years of public service and 
countless contributions he has made to make his community and his 
country a better place. Gary, on behalf of all the constituents of the 
Fifth District, especially those in Henderson County, I would like to 
extend our most sincere thanks.

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