[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 18 (Monday, February 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E84]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO EDWARD ``RUSTY'' WASHINGTON ROSE III

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2016

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning 
with a sense of grief to acknowledge the passing of one of the most 
gracious and giving citizens to have ever lived in North Texas. Edward 
``Rusty'' Washington Rose III, a philanthropist, a brilliant financial 
genius, a conservationist and former owner of the Texas Rangers 
Baseball team has taken his leave. He was 74 years old.
  A graduate of the Harvard Business School, Mr. Rose donated millions 
of dollars to worthy causes. While giving with an abundant heart, he 
preferred to stay out of the limelight. For him, it was enough to know 
that he had helped someone or that his giving had enriched the city of 
Dallas, culturally, socially and economically.
  Ten years ago. Mr. Rose, his wife. Deedie, and two other Dallas 
couples donated portions of their personal art collections to the 
Dallas Museum of Art. The bequest was valued at $25 million.
  The couples agreed that at their deaths, their extensively valuable 
art collections would be given to the museum. Among his personal 
donations was a $10 million gift to assist in building the AT&T 
Performing Arts Center in Dallas which has become the anchor of 
cultural activity in North Texas.
  In many respects Mr. Rose was a simple man. His major passion was 
bird watching, an activity he began as a young boy. On his ranch he 
created a bird sanctuary and wetlands. Often, he invited friends and 
colleagues to join him as the birds he had cared for soared skyward and 
migrated to the North.
  Mr. Speaker, like the birds he nurtured, Mr. Rose possessed a mind, a 
character and a spirit that took flight and soared beyond the sky. My 
condolences go out to his wife, children and grandchild. The people of 
North Texas were blessed that he chose to walk and work amongst us.

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