[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15701]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING SUE THOMPSON FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF HIGHLAND 
                             VILLAGE, TEXAS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I proudly rise today to recognize Sue 
Thompson and her dedication to the city of Highland Village, Texas. On 
September 3, 2010, Sue is retiring after 22 years of distinguished 
service.
  Sue first came to the city of Highland Village as the Service Action 
Center Coordinator for the Code Enforcement Department in September of 
1988. Since that time, Sue has been quite the Renaissance woman and has 
served Highland Village in five other positions: administrative 
assistant for the Service Action Center; Community Development 
Coordinator; Community Services Coordinator; Community Services 
Manager; and Community Development Manager.
  In 1996, Sue established the Highland Village Business Association, 
HVBA, which has served to promote local businesses in the community and 
enhance the connectivity and support of its members. Sue has capably 
spearheaded the HVBA's most special event each November, the annual 
``Salute Our Veterans'' Luncheon, where each veteran in attendance is 
recognized. My office has been proud to participate in this important 
event to honor local veterans since its inception in 2003.
  Sue has been involved in many other community activities as well, 
including the Highland Village Women's Club, Highland Village Lion's 
Club, and the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise today to recognize 
an outstanding public servant to both her community and the Nation, 
Mrs. Sue Thompson. Sue has been an extremely dedicated staff member of 
the city of Highland Village and demonstrated whole-hearted commitment 
to the community, and it is my honor to represent such a valued 
community member in the United States House of Representatives.

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