[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 45 (Thursday, March 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E476-E477]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN MEMORY OF MILLARD LEE BRENT

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 27, 1996

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege for me to pay 
tribute today to a legendary educator and outstanding citizen from the 
Fourth District of Texas--Millard Lee Brent, who died recently at the 
age of 83. Throughout his life Millard Brent was a prominent and 
respected figure in Dodd City, and he leaves behind a legacy of 
accomplishment that will be remembered for years to come.
  A native of Dodd City, Millard Brent was born on October 22, 1912, to 
Ada Finley and Lee William Brent, and devoted much of his life to 
education. He received a bachelor's degree from Austin College in 1939, 
a master's degree from East Texas State University in 1951, and was an 
educator for 46 years. He served as superintendent of Dodd City schools 
from 1947 to 1962, was superintendent of Fannin County schools from 
1962 to 1979, and in 1979 received the Fannin County Teacher of the 
Year Award. He then served on the board of directors of region 10 on 
State education from 1979 to 1988.
  Millard also devoted much of his time in service to his community and 
county. He served as president of the Bonham Lions Club and president 
of the Fort Inglish Society. He served on the board of directors of the 
American Lung Association of the Dallas area, the Friends of Sam 
Rayburn Board, the Fannin County Fair Board, the board of the Fannin 
County Teachers Federal Credit Union, and the Board of Resolution, 
Conservation and Development. Millard was a member of the Dodd City 
Masonic Lodge, past Master, 32d degree Mason, Sherman Scottish Rite, 
and Denison County Commandry, and was an elder of the Dodd City Church 
of Christ. He received the Texas Historical Commission

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Award from Governor Dolph Briscoe and received the Fannin County Farmer 
Award for Outstanding Conservation.

  Millard was married to Evalyn Opal Doan, who preceded him in death. 
Surviving are his son, Dr. Millard Brent of Sherman; brothers, George 
Brent of Bonham and C.J. Brent of Lannius; sister, Madeline Veal of 
Dallas; and several nieces and nephews.
  Mr. Speaker, Millard Brent devoted his life to the betterment of his 
community and to the noble cause of education. His influence was felt 
in every aspect of his community and county, and there is no way to 
measure the good that he accomplished. As we adjourn today, I join his 
family and many friends in paying our last respects to this outstanding 
individual.

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