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Joe Barton: “As a sixth-generation native Texan, I want to commend you for honoring Texas Independence Day, March 2, the 174th…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2010
As a sixth-generation native Texan, I want to commend you for honoring Texas Independence Day, March 2, the 174th birthday of the Republic of Texas. I commend you for the fine work that you do, not just for your constituency in the Houston area, but for the entire State and America. God bless you, Congressman Poe.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas
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govinfo.gov
Mar 2, 2010

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The speaker is commemorating Texas Independence Day and recognizing a fellow congressman.

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