[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 4 (Friday, January 13, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E16]
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     HONORING EDUCATOR AND VIETNAM VETERAN FELIX EUGENE GARRETT III

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 13, 2012

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor the life of Mr. Felix Eugene Garrett Ill, a loving husband and 
devoted father. Mr. Garrett was a talented individual who bravely 
served our country and, as an educator, worked for years improving the 
minds and lives of his students.
  In service to his country, Mr. Garrett completed a tour of duty in 
Vietnam before being assigned to Air Force bases in various regions of 
the world. In 1975, Mr. Garrett retired after honorably and faithfully 
serving for more than 20 years in the defense of our Nation.
  Consistent with his selfless character and devotion to public 
service, Mr. Garrett went on to become assistant principal at Elgin 
High School. Mr. Garrett quickly moved up the ranks to ultimately 
retire as a school administrator from the Temple Independent School 
District in 1993, leaving behind a legacy of helping children of all 
backgrounds and ages.
  Mr. Garrett's personal life was just as rich as his professional 
life. Mr. Garrett enjoyed a wide range of hobbies, including hunting, 
community service, and cherishing his membership in Mensa, the largest 
and oldest high-IQ society in the world.
  Mr. Garrett was a proud University of Texas fan, and traveled far and 
wide to support the Longhorns during a number of their most notable 
victories. Mr. Garrett was also proud to see his daughter, Machree 
Garrett Gibson, become the first African American female president of 
Texas Exes, the University of Texas' Alumni Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I am saddened to hear of Mr. Garrett's passing, although 
it is my hope that his family may take solace in the fact that he lived 
a long and fulfilling life. He will be remembered for his dedication to 
his family, his community, and his unwavering service to his country.

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