[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18198]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              PADGETT STRATEMANN & CO.'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. LAMAR SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 70th anniversary 
of Padgett Stratemann & Co., a newly selected Texas Treasure Business 
Award recipient. Run by the Texas Historical Commission, the Texas 
Treasure Business Award Program pays tribute to the state's well-
established businesses and their historical contributions to the 
state's economic growth and prosperity.
  Founded in 1945 by Sidney Padgett, Padgett Stratemann & Co. focuses 
on accounting and business advisory services. It has been a thriving 
member of the Central and South Texas business community. With over 200 
employees in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, the company is committed 
to the communities through financial and in-kind support of numerous 
non-profit organizations. By displaying professionalism, service, and 
quality, Padgett Stratemann & Co. exemplifies what it means to be an 
award-winning Texas-based business enterprise.

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