[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 38 (Monday, March 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E477]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING EBBY HALLIDAY ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2011

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dallas legend 
Ebby Halliday on her 100th Birthday.
  On March 9, Dallas legend Ebby Halliday will celebrate a century of 
life. From her humble beginning on a farm in Kansas where she started 
selling tins of Clovertine Salve at age eight to her successful real 
estate company, which is now one of the largest privately owned real 
estate firms in the United States, Ebby has always reached for the 
stars and inspired others to do the same.
  From her first job after graduation selling hats, to the real estate 
mogul we all know and love today, Ebby Halliday truly personifies the 
American Dream. Not only has she revolutionized the real estate 
business with her savvy, her whit, and her charm--Ebby's dedication to 
serving her community has made her a household name and a true Dallas 
treasure. Known to many as ``The First Lady of Real Estate,'' I am 
privileged to call her friend.
  Happy Birthday Ebby, and thank you for the many contributions you 
have made to the State of Texas and our nation over the past 100 years.

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