[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1478-E1479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING REX TILLERSON

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Rex Tillerson. As the former President of the Boy Scouts of 
America and the current Chief Executive Officer of Exxon Mobil, Mr. 
Tillerson has touched countless lives and impacted them in a positive 
way. A Native of Wichita Falls, Texas, Mr. Tillerson attended the 
University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Science degree 
in civil engineering.
  He is one of the nation's most successful business leaders, but has 
always recognized the importance of charitable giving and community 
development. Mr. Tillerson's contributions to Texas and the country as 
a whole cannot be ignored. He served as the past national president of 
the Boy Scouts of America and is a former director of the United Negro 
College Fund. In those roles he influenced countless lives and provided 
a positive example for our nation's youths to follow. Under his 
leadership, Exxon Mobil has contributed greatly to K-12 STEM outreach 
programs, engaging students from all backgrounds in the STEM 
disciplines. Mr. Tillerson understands the importance of providing 
students with math and science skills, ultimately preparing them

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for competition in a 21st century global economy.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating Rex Tillerson's 
accomplishments.

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