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Floor SpeechCeremonial2023-09-26

CONGRATULATING CONSTABLE CHRISTOPHER BATES, SR.

Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
RTX-14 · Representative
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On 2023-09-26, Representative Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX-14) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING CONSTABLE CHRISTOPHER BATES, SR." in the House.

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CONGRATULATING CONSTABLE CHRISTOPHER BATES, SR.

Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Page H4471] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING CONSTABLE CHRISTOPHER BATES, SR. (Mr. WEBER of Texas asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Constable Christopher Bates, Sr., of Jefferson County Precinct 2, for being named the 2023 United States Constable of the Year by the National Constables and Marshals Association. Constable Bates is a mainstay in the Jefferson County community, a leader in his precinct and in his church. He is truly an amazing example of the best from Texas 14. I could not be prouder representing Constable Bates, as he not only represents Jefferson County, but the entire United States. With this accomplishment behind him, I am very excited to see what Constable Bates' future will hold for him and our community. Please join me in recognizing the extraordinary service of Constable Christopher Bates, Sr. We are extremely proud of him. ____________________
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