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       RECOGNIZING TOM HARPOOL FOR HIS ENDLESS COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Tom Harpool, from 
Denton, Texas, in the heart of the 26th Congressional District of 
Texas, for his dedicated service to the community.
  Tom Harpool makes helping his community a high priority in his life. 
He has spent so much of his time dedicated to assisting others in 
throughout the community. From education to banking, Tom Harpool has 
made a difference in our lives.
  In 1954, Mr. Harpool began the first of six terms on the Denton 
Independent School District Board of Trustees serving as its board 
president from 1969 until 1973. Mr. Harpool has also been a part of the 
United Way of Denton County, Boy Scouts of America, 4-H Club and Saint 
Andrew Presbyterian Church for years. In addition, Mr. Harpool has 
served on the boards of a local bank and savings & loan before becoming 
a board member of the Upper Trinity River Authority.
  In his own, Mr. Harpool has become a ``Master Gardener'' and enjoys 
sharing this hobby with the community through a gardening organization. 
He has been an active member of the Kiwanis Club for over 50 years and 
dutifully served on their board. Mr. Harpool has even dabbled in 
politics by being an active supporter of many candidates in both local 
and national races.
  I am proud to represent Tom Harpool--a man who has given so much back 
to his community. Mr. Harpool's advice, council and support to the 
community, whether directly or indirectly, over the years, are 
certainly something for which to be thankful. I am grateful that can 
represent such wonderful citizens like Mr. Harpool.

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