[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 21 (Monday, February 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E254]
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                   IN MEMORY OF DR. DAVID RAY REDDEN

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. David Ray 
Redden who passed away at 85 years of age on Sunday, January 21, 2007.
  Dr. David Ray Redden lived a long, beautiful life. He was born on 
December 22, 1921 in McKinney, Texas. He served in World War II from 
1944-1946 as a Technical Sergeant (4th Corps-5th Army), and earned the 
Bronze Star for his bravery while serving as a Forward Sound Ranging 
Observer in Italy's Po Valley Campaign. Once the war ended, Mr. Redden 
completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University 
of North Texas, which is where he met his wife, Ruth Hillin, who 
attended Texas Women's University at the time. The couple was married 
three months after their first date, and they were married for 58 
years.
  Mr. David Redden obtained his M.S. degree from the University of 
North Texas, and then received a Ph.D. from Baylor University Medical 
School and Graduate Research Institute. Due to his passion for research 
and teaching, Dr. Redden joined the UNT faculty after teaching 
Physiology at Baylor University College of Dentistry, where he remained 
for 30 years. As the Chair of the Pre-Professional Advisory Committee, 
he was involved in the placement of students into medical, dental, and 
veterinary schools. He was also a member of the adjunct faculty at the 
UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Redden achieved 
many honors while at UNT, which include: Outstanding Professor, 
Outstanding Service Award, Distinguished Teaching Award, Outstanding 
Educator, and Outstanding Alumni for Excellence in Biological Sciences. 
After his retirement, he was named Professor Emeritus.
  Not only was Dr. Redden an intelligent and meritorious professor, but 
he was also a talented duck carver, skilled hunter, and loyal church 
member. Most importantly, however, was his love and devotion to his 
wife, children, and grandchildren.
  Dr. David Redden is survived by his wife, Ruth Hillin Redden; five 
children: Pam Drenner, Mike Redden, Ken Redden, Ron Redden, Chris 
Redden; eleven grandchildren: Bryan and Matt Drenner, Corbett Redden, 
Collin, Sean, Jennifer, Matthew Ryan, Tracy, Shannon, Kevin and Derek 
Redden; and two great-grandchildren Riley and Price Webb.
  As a professor of mine, Dr. Redden was not only a mentor, but also an 
inspiration to me, and I was honored to represent him in Congress. I 
extend my sincerest sympathies to his family and friends; he will truly 
be missed by all.

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