[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 101 (Friday, July 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  HONORING THE LIFE OF LOUIS BEECHERL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 8, 2011

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Louis 
Beecherl, a great Dallas businessman, political activist, 
philanthropist, and community servant. Mr. Beecherl, who passed away on 
July 5th, 2011, was a founding member and CEO of Texas Oil & Gas Corp. 
from 1957-1977, was appointed chairman of the University of Texas Board 
of Regents in 1987, and was most recently the owner of Beechrel 
Holdings.
  In 2002, Mr. Beecherl was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of 
Fame and is recognized as being a leader in expanding Texas' economy. 
He also devoted his time and resources as a GOP benefactor, supporting 
various political campaigns, and the National Republican Congressional 
Committee. Furthermore, Mr. Beecherl will be remembered as a community 
servant and has been involved in countless organizations. He has served 
as President of the Boy Scouts of America Circle Ten Council, was as an 
Advisory Board Member of the Salvation Army in Dallas County, and has 
served as the Chair of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) 
Capital Campaign Advisory Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise to remember the life 
of Louis Beecherl; a great Texan, businessman, and above all, a devoted 
husband and father. It is my privilege to have this opportunity to 
honor his life and legacy.

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