In Honor of James Sprigg's Retirement as President of the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce

IN HONOR OF JAMES SPRIGGS'S RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE GREATER IRVING-LAS COLINAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -- (Extensions of Remarks - September 15, 2004)

Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. James A. Spriggs on the occasion of his retirement as President of the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Spriggs became President of the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce in April of 1995, and the organization has seen massive growth under his experienced leadership and dedication. The Greater Irving-Las Collins Chamber of Commerce now has a budget in excess of $1.2 million and plays a vital role in assisting the promotion of business in the 32nd Congressional District of Texas.

Mr. Spriggs's involvement in the community is not limited to his role with the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce; however, he is an active volunteer for a number of societal organizations. Among his commitments include: the United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas, Irving Hospital Foundation, Dallas Easter Seal Society for Children, Former President of the Irving Symphony Orchestra, Member of the Board of Councilors for the University of Dallas in Irving along with many more contributions that are too many to mention. His active presence will be greatly missed, but he has the thanks of the greater Irving community for his many years of dedication and volunteer service.

Mr. Speaker, I wish Mr. Spriggs, his wife Carolyn, and the rest of the Spriggs family all the best on this occasion.