[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14434]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        CELEBRATING NANCY BOSTON

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
vision, leadership, and quarter century of political activism of Nancy 
Boston of Bell County, TX. Her dedication to both her nation and her 
Party are no small part of the reason the Lone Star State is friendly 
territory for Republicans.
  Political parties thrive off the efforts of dedicated volunteers and 
individuals who take time from their busy lives to devote themselves to 
a larger cause. It's rarely glamorous work. Party soldiers stuff 
envelopes, walk door-to-door for candidates, and devote long hours in 
the most elemental parts of the electoral process. Through the years, 
Nancy has never shied away from this hard work and was always ready to 
help.
  Like many Republicans, Nancy's political fires we're ignited during 
Barry Goldwater's 1964 presidential campaign. But it was during the 
aftermath of Watergate that Nancy took her committed activism to a new 
level by becoming a part of the Central Texas Republican Women's Club 
where she wore many hats and became an indispensible part of that 
critical organization. Over the years, she's provided excellent service 
in a variety of elected and appointed positions. Elected Chair of the 
Bell County Republican Party in 1990, Nancy has shepherded that 
organization into a position of prominence in both Texas and the 
Nation.
  Nancy has been a mentor and role model to other activists and leads 
the Party with dedication, honesty, and integrity. Her wisdom and 
experience have been relied upon countless times and she's always been 
a source of sound guidance and leadership.
  Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have made a 
difference in the world; Nancy Boston doesn't have that problem. I join 
her family, friends, and colleagues in saluting her great work and wish 
her nothing but the best in the years ahead.

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