[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 15 (Monday, January 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E137-E138]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN REMEMBERANCE OF TRAMMELL CROW, SR.

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 26, 2009

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of my dear 
friend, Trammell Crow, Sr. He was a legendary real estate developer, a 
lover of the arts, and a generous philanthropist.
  Born in East Dallas, Mr. Crow came from humble beginnings working 
various odd jobs in high school from cleaning bricks to delivering new 
cars. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, Mr. Crow took a 
job with Mercantile National Bank while taking night classes. At age of 
24, he became the youngest certified public accountant in Texas and 
joined Ernst & Ernst as an entry-level auditor. Wanting to serve his 
country, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and reached the rank of Commander 
before returning to Dallas in 1942.
  Upon his return, Mr. Crow partnered with John Stemmons and assisted 
with the development of the Trinity Industrial District. His work ethic 
and dedication propelled him to great success and led to the 
establishment of an internationally recognized company. Mr. Crow's mark 
on Dallas can be easily seen in the Dallas skyline. The Dallas Design 
District, the Hartford Insurance Company Building, Dallas Market Hall, 
Stemmons Towers, Bryan Tower, San Jacinto Tower, and the Dallas 
Infomart are only a few examples of his many development projects. In 
addition to his successful career, Mr. Crow deeply believed in giving 
back to his community. His generosity extended to numerous nonprofits 
and causes including Southern Methodist University, where the Crow 
building in the Cox School of Business educates the next generation of 
leaders and entrepreneurs.
  Mr. Crow was one of America's greatest developers. His life story is 
one that demonstrates the American Dream is achievable with hard work 
and dedication. Throughout his professional career, he overcame the 
odds, conquered obstacles and achieved tremendous success. He cared 
deeply for his family, friends, and community and it evident to all who 
knew him. I am honored to have known him and called him my friend. He 
will be greatly missed. May the peace of God be with

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those he loved and sustain them through this hour of sorrow.

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