[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 117 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO GEORGE ``SKEET'' RICHARDSON

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                            HON. PETE GEREN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 1996

  Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the life 
of George ``Skeet'' Richardson, a great American who was a champion of 
the common man.
  Skeet left high school before graduating to serve with the Army Air 
Corps during World War II, but returned to obtain his diploma and then 
went on to earn a bachelor's degree in history and political science 
from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
  Skeet Richardson served in the State legislature for 8 years, as a 
Tarrant County commissioner for 6 years, and as mayor of the city of 
Keller for 2 years. He advanced legislation for workers, civil 
servants, and the elderly. Skeet also helped make the University of 
Texas at Arlington a 4-year institution. However, the accomplishment 
that Skeet was most proud of was Bear Creek Park in Keller. He saw it 
as his lasting legacy, something that all people could enjoy.
  Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, join me in celebrating the life of an 
American and a Texan who worked for the people and was known for his 
independent thinking rather than advancing special interests. We all 
have something to learn from this great man.

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