[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 132 (Friday, September 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1834]
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    STATEMENT HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 
                       PRESIDENT EVERETT O. BELL

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 7, 2007

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a 
wonderful man and the former president of Texas Southern University, 
Everett O. Bell. Mr. Bell passed away last Thursday after a lengthy 
illness and he will be deeply missed.
  Everett Bell was born on September 23, 1918 in Kosciusko, Mississippi 
to Ebb Owens Bell and Allie Glee, as one of ten children. He quickly 
showed his dedication to serving his community and his country, 
attaining the rank of Captain during his service in the United States 
Army during World War II. After leaving the service, Mr. Bell returned 
to the University of Kansas to attain his Bachelor of Arts degree.
  Mr. Bell first came to Texas Southern in 1948 as a registrar and 
assistant professor at my alma mater, Texas Southern's School of Law, 
later to become the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. This marked the 
beginning of 46 years of distinguished service to the university in 
various capacities. He served as director of personnel, acting dean of 
the School of Law, assistant to the president under seven different 
administrations, vice president for administrative affairs, and 
executive director for regent relations, among other positions. From 
1979 to 1980, Mr. Bell served as Texas Southern's fifth president 
following the departure of President Granville Sawyer. He continued 
working at the school through 1994, when he retired after his extremely 
distinguished career.
  Mr. Bell served Texas Southern University and the rest of his 
community admirably throughout the course of his life. In 1983, Texas 
Southern recognized his tireless service by naming the Student Services 
Building in his honor as Everett O. Bell Hall. He also served admirably 
in the Episcopal Church, where he served on the Diocese of Texas' 
Executive Board and Race Relations Board. Mr. Bell also demonstrated 
his commitment to his community by serving on the Board of St. Luke's 
Episcopal Hospital.
  I would like to express my condolences to Everett Bell's family, 
friends and all those who will miss him dearly. I would also like to 
express my admiration for his lifelong dedicated service to his 
community and his country.

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