[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO GEORGE F. ROZELLE

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2008

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
George F. Rozelle III. Mr. Rozelle recently left this earth and joined 
his Heavenly Father.
  A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Mr. Rozelle was a proud Texan and 
Longhorn fan even when life took him to other parts of the country. 
After growing up in Arlington and attending Arlington High School he 
went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Arlington. The 
business degree he earned at UT--Arlington served him well as he 
quickly started his career with the Junior Chamber of Commerce and 
began to climb the Chamber ladder.
  After moving to Arizona and marrying Marty, he joined the Fiesta Bowl 
Committee in 1979. He played a critical role in turning the Fiesta Bowl 
into one of the premier sporting events in the world; he served on the 
Board of Directors for six years.
  Mr. Rozelle's lifelong passion was serving others and his community. 
Besides his time with the Fiesta Bowl, he was the President of the 
Arizona Club, Executive Director of the Arizona chapter of the American 
Roads and Transportation Builder's Association and spent time with the 
Arizona Corporation Commission.
  Mr. Rozelle was best known for his smile, easy going sense of humor, 
and his ability to make everyone feel comfortable. His friends and 
family will also miss his skill in the kitchen; a true gourmet, he was 
written up in the Arizona Republic for his ability and participation in 
a local gourmet cooking group.
  George is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 31 years, Dr. 
Martha Rozelle, their daughters, Deborah and Vicki; son George; 
granddaughters Brooke, Janessa, Joni, Julie, Katy; and grandsons, Chris 
and Braydn.
  Madam Speaker, I thank the House of Representatives and America for 
joining me in honoring the life of George F. Rozelle III and offering 
our prayers and condolences to his family and friends.

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