[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 127 (Wednesday, August 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  DR. HADEN McKAY TO RECEIVE GRAND LODGE 50-YEAR MASONIC SERVICE AWARD

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                            HON. JACK FIELDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 2, 1995
  Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, a great friend of mine, Dr. Haden 
E. McKay, Jr., of Humble, TX, will receive the Grand Lodge 50-Year 
Masonic Service Award at ceremonies to be held tomorrow night in 
Humble. I want to take a moment to recognize this outstanding community 
leader who has devoted his life to improving the lives of so many of 
his neighbors.
  Dr. McKay, now 87 years old, retired as mayor of Humble, TX, in May 
after 24 years in office. He began his service on the Humble city 
council when he opened up his medical practice in town, back in 1938. 
During World War II, his service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps forced 
him to suspend his medical practice and give up his city council seat. 
When he returned from the war, he resumed his medical practice and his 
public service.
  As much as he loves medicine, and as much as he loves working to make 
Humble a better community in which to live and raise a family, Dr. 
McKay loves his wife of 54 years, Lillian, more. With the pressures of 
public office now behind him, Lillian and he can finally spend more 
time together.
  Mr. Speaker, in an interview with the Houston Chronicle 4 years ago, 
Dr. McKay explained that he chose a career in doctoring for the same 
reason he chose to enter public service: to help people. He has done 
more to help more people than probably anyone else in the history of 
Humble, TX.
  Now Dr. McKay is being honored by the Humble Masonic Lodge for his 
years of service to the lodge and to his community. This certainly is 
not the first honor accorded to Dr. McKay. It would take me hours to 
list the medical, civic, and other awards and honors that he has 
received during the course of his medical career and his years of 
public service.
  At this time when many Americans question the motives of their 
elected public officials, I wish more Americans could know Haden McKay 
as I know him, and as the men and women of Humble know him. His half-
century record of selfless service to others--both as a caring and 
compassionate medical professional, and as an equally caring and 
compassionate political leader--make him a role model for all of us who 
serve in positions of public trust.
  Mr. Speaker, please join with me in congratulating Dr. Haden McKay as 
he is presented with the Grand Lodge 50-Year Masonic Service Award 
tomorrow night.


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