[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2498]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING MR. RICE M. TILLEY, JR.

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Rice M. 
Tilley, Jr., practicing attorney with Haynes and Boone, LLP, as the 
recipient of the 2007 ``Distinguished Citizens Award'' from the 
Longhorn Council, Boy Scouts of America.
  Mr. Tilley practices law in the Northern District Court of Texas, as 
well as the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. He has over 40 years 
of experience in the fields of taxation, estate planning, and business 
formation, among others.
  Mr. Tilley is very active in his community and holds positions on the 
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Fort Worth, and The 
University of North Texas' Board of Regents, as well as other 
organizations.
  The leadership skills Mr. Tilley possesses are evident through not 
only his profession, but his charitable and community work as well.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Rice M. Tilley, Jr., on 
receiving this award, and I praise his dedication, commitment, and 
desire to help his community and country. I am honored to represent him 
in the 26th District of Texas.

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