Congressman Burgess Statement on the Death of Hon. Vandergriff
Washington,
December 30, 2010
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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. released the following statement upon learning of the death of the Hon. Tom Vandergriff:
“Texas has lost a great public servant.
“During his 55 years of public service, Judge Vandergriff served as the first Congressman of the 26th District, was the youngest elected mayor of Arlington, and for 16 years served as Tarrant County judge.
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. released the following statement upon learning of the death of the Hon. Tom Vandergriff: “Texas has lost a great public servant. “During his 55 years of public service, Judge Vandergriff served as the first Congressman of the 26th District, was the youngest elected mayor of Arlington, and for 16 years served as Tarrant County judge. “His service to the people of North Texas led to several key developments, such as the creation of Six Flags Over Texas and luring the General Motors Plant and the Texas Rangers to Arlington. This was no small task as it took thirteen years to bring Major League Baseball to North Texas. He played a vital role in shaping the Metroplex as we know it today. “I will always remember those exciting radio broadcasts when Judge Vandergriff was "the voice of the Texas Rangers" in the 1970's. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He was a great public servant, and all North Texans are thankful for his service.”
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