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PROFILES ~ A DAILY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT

See Printed Section - Profiles: Citizen of the Year

Citizen of the Year
and Unsung Heroes
Sunday, April 24, 2011

Taylor takes on a variety of waves
FRIENDSWOOD — Surfing helps state Rep. Larry Taylor reflect on issues he will be facing and how to best approach them.

Vickery makes sure no fallen Marine goes unnoticed
TEXAS CITY — Joe Vickery and the Galveston County Marine Corps League make sure a Marine’s death merits more than a line in an obituary.

Boix gives back by getting involved in the county
TEXAS CITY — José Boix, a Cuban immigrant, gives back to the community by volunteering and serving on boards and committees.

Deats reaches out to those in need
DICKINSON — From educational scholarships to food supplies, Kathy Deats works to help those in need.

Abney helps children with disabilities
SANTA FE — Debbie Abney helps give students with severe disabilities the opportunity to participate in athletic events customized for them.

Ross serves up breakfast and compassion
GALVESTON — Offie Ross started the breakfast ministry at Jerusalem Baptist Church 15 years ago and continues to help serve the weekly meals.

Frantz turns love of books into funds for library
GALVESTON — Margie Frantz, a self-styled bookaholic, has turned her addiction into dollars for the Rosenberg Library.

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Tom English is dog's best friend

McIlveen ready to help those in need

Zaunbrecher helps run free medical clinic ministry

Hernandez gets students excited about science

Profiles : Work
Food-service industry requires hard work
If you want to work in the food-service industry, you’ll need to have an insatiable interest in cooking and willingness to work hard.

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Profiles : Hot Topics
City prepares for future population booms
LEAGUE CITY — City leaders are focused on accommodating future population booms, as more than half of the city remains undeveloped.

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Profiles : Boom Town
Entrepreneurs see isle as land of opportunity
GALVESTON — With millions of federal dollars flowing onto the island for rebuilding, entrepreneurs see Galveston as a glittering promised land.

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