[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 27, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING VIRGIL GANT

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2016

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late Virgil Gant of 
Pearland, TX, who was killed in a tragic truck accident this summer.
  Virgil was the longest-serving member on the Pearland ISD Board of 
Trustees, having served 16 years. Throughout his time on the Board, 
Virgil displayed true leadership, serving as board president and being 
a member of the Long-Range Planning Steering Committee. In 2014, the 
Texas Association of School Boards awarded him the Master Trustee 
designation. Prior to serving on the Board of Trustees, Virgil served 
our nation with 28 years of active and reserve duty in the United 
States Navy. Virgil Gant epitomized the best qualities of a Texan and 
American patriot. His dedication to his country and community will be 
greatly missed.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, we 
mourn the loss of Virgil Gant. He truly was a beloved member of the 
Pearland community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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