Outstanding in their field...

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Every year, the Houston Jaycees honors "Five Outstanding Young Houstonians."  And usually, the event has a bit of a political bent.  This year was no exception.  Among the five winners, two have distinct political connections, and plenty of politicians came out to show their support.  Council member James Rodriguez, who is well below the "39" age limit, gathered six tables of family and friends to show their support.  Rodriguez is a former Astros bat boy turned elected official.  Showing support included Mayor Bill White, as well as fellow council members Toni Lawrence, Mike Sullivan, Melissa Noriega, and Peter Brown.

Another honoree is not a politician, per se, but she is married to one.  Melissa King, who wore a splashy orange dress, is married to former-mayor-future-mayoral-candidate Bill King.  They brought their buddy Lt. Governor David Dewhurst to town to up the political wattage.  A former Jaycees president now turned State Rep. Bill Murphy gave a nice speech about service, dedication, hard work, and such. County Judge Ed Emmett, Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, Carol Alvarado, HISD board member Gregg Meyers, and a few others also hung out.  There was a nice balance of Republicans and Democrats, and most of the conversation stayed away from the touchy subjects of politics.  Still, with King planning his race for Mayor, Rodriguez thinking about his future, and a whole list of elected officials around... there was plenty of gossip..... 

Comments

[Byron Hood]

My wife Karen and I were there. Miya, you did a great job as emcee.

[sp]

Sounds like you've heard the same tidbit I heard. Something about "loyalty." Whatever...

[Burt Levine]

State Rep. Jim Murphy, not Bill Murphy.