[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 25 (Friday, February 8, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H1486-H1487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      HONORING DR. ROBERT PACKARD

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of 
January 3, 2019, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Flores) is recognized 
for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader.
  Mr. FLORES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Robert Packard 
of Waco, Texas, who passed away on January 5, 2019.
  Robert Packard was born on August 13, 1924, in Regina, New Mexico. 
When he was 2 years old, his family moved to Temple, Texas, where he 
graduated from high school in 1943.
  After graduation, Robert enlisted in the United States Army, where he 
served in the Combat Engineers and the Army Specialized Training 
Program before being assigned to the Pacific theater and the Signal 
Corps during World War II.
  After the war, Robert returned to Texas, where he enrolled at the 
University of Texas at Austin. He would go on to earn three degrees 
from the university: a bachelor of science, a master of arts, and a 
Ph.D., all in physics.
  After working on national security, defense-related research, and 
teaching undergraduate classes at UT, he received an invitation to 
become an associate professor of physics at Baylor University in 1952.
  While at Baylor, he met and married Joyce Hornaday, his wife of over 
60 years. Joyce, who was the assistant dean of women at Baylor at the 
time, and Robert were set up on a blind date by their students. They 
were married April 15, 1954, on the Baylor campus. Together, Robert and 
Joyce lived a life full of love and adventure.
  In the 1960s, Robert and Joyce lived in Indonesia while Robert was 
teaching with a medical team in Surabaya and leading Sunday school 
classes at a local mission.
  Robert's impact at Baylor cannot be overstated. In addition to being 
the physics department chair, Robert also holds the record for being 
the longest teaching professor. Teaching for almost 60 years, he is 
estimated to have taught a quarter of Baylor alumni with his famous 
``Packard Physics'' class.
  An icon in Baylor University, he was designated as a master teacher 
in 1990, the highest honor granted to faculty members. He also received 
the W.R. White Meritorious Award, the Legendary Mentor Award, the 
Collins Outstanding Professor Award, the Baylor Alumni Retired Faculty 
Award, and a Baylor University Alumnus by Choice. In 1990, his longtime 
classroom was renovated and renamed in his honor.
  Robert's impact went far beyond the classroom. He sponsored many 
student organizations, such as Taurus, Circle K, Student Congress, and 
Kappa Omega Tau. He served on the Student Life Advisory Board, Baylor's 
Athletic Council, and was president of the Baylor University Strecker 
Museum. In the 1980s, he sponsored the first ever collegiate chapter of 
Habitat for Humanity. In 2003, he served as the grand marshal of the 
Baylor Homecoming Parade.
  Robert also selflessly gave back to the greater Waco community. He 
served two terms on the Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation, 
volunteered at the Historic Waco Foundation's McCulloch House and the 
Red Cross, taught Sunday school classes at Columbus Avenue Baptist 
Church, and assisted the Waco Rotary Club.
  Both he and Joyce were known for their commitment to Baylor's Mayborn 
Museum, the Old Main Society, the 1845 Society, the Baylor Bear 
Foundation, and the Baylor Tip-Off Club.
  Robert received national recognition for his teaching efforts and was 
named as an Outstanding Educator of America and an American Man of 
Science. His talents and dedication were highly sought after by the 
government and by universities all across the globe, but Robert turned 
them down, opting to stay in Waco and at Baylor University.
  Robert and Joyce loved Baylor students as if they were their own 
family, and they were proud to be a part of that legacy.
  Madam Speaker, Dr. Robert Packard's life was defined by his service 
to his family, to our country, and to the world. He will be forever 
remembered as a husband, a veteran, an educator of thousands, a mentor, 
a selfless servant, and a great friend.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the Packard family. We also lift up the family and friends of Dr. 
Robert Packard in our prayers.
  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Robert Packard.
  Madam Speaker, as I close today, I urge all Americans to continue to 
pray for our country, for our veterans, for our military men and women 
who protect us, and for our first responders who keep us safe at home.


                      Honoring Dr. Henry Dethloff

  Mr. FLORES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Henry Dethloff 
of College Station, Texas, who passed away on January 25, 2019.
  Henry was born on August 10, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Carl 
and Camelia Dethloff. He was raised in Natchitoches and was deeply 
shaped by Louisiana's culture and geography.
  As a boy, he grew up on Cane River Lake and became a skilled swimmer 
and angler. It is said that Henry was one of the only people to swim 
the width of the river completely underwater. In 1952, he graduated 
from Natchitoches High School, and he moved to Texas.
  In 1956, Henry graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with 
a bachelor of arts degree. He was then commissioned as an officer in 
the United States Navy, where he served from 1956 to 1958.
  After his service, he returned to Louisiana to pursue a master's 
degree at Northwestern State University. While there, he was introduced 
to Myrtle Anne Elliot, who would become the love of his life and 
longtime companion. They married in 1961 and had two sons.
  In 1964, Henry received his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri and 
continued teaching as a history professor at the University of 
Louisiana at Lafayette.

  In 1969, he joined the faculty at Texas A&M University in College 
Station, and he served as the history department chairman from 1980 to 
1985. Henry became a professor emeritus of history at Texas A&M and 
became well known for his books covering a number of topics. One of his 
most publicized works documented the history of Texas A&M for its 
centennial anniversary in 1976.
  Madam Speaker, Henry Dethloff's life was defined by his service to 
his family, to our country, and to Texas A&M University. He will be 
forever remembered as a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great-
grandfather, a veteran, a mentor, a selfless servant, and a friend.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the Dethloff family. We also lift up the family and friends of Dr. 
Henry Dethloff in our prayers.

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  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to honor the life and legacy of Henry Dethloff.
  Madam Speaker, as I close today, I urge all Americans to continue 
praying for our country, for our veterans, for our military men and 
women who protect us, and for our first responders who keep us safe at 
home.


                        Honoring Charles Cargill

  Mr. FLORES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Charles Cargill of 
Bryan, Texas, who passed away on January 28, 2019.
  Chuck was born in 1931 in Eddy, Texas, to Maudie and Willie Cargill. 
He attended Bruceville-Eddy primary schools and graduated from Waco 
High School before attending Texas A&M University.
  At Texas A&M, Chuck was a member of the ``B Air Force'' in the Corps 
of Cadets. During his sophomore year, Chuck met Mary Hall on a double 
blind date, although they were not paired together that night. The next 
morning, Chuck called Mary to ask her on a date. They quickly fell in 
love and were married at the beginning of Chuck's senior year in 1952.
  He graduated in May 1953 with a degree in business administration and 
was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
  Upon graduation, Chuck accepted a position with Sears, Roebuck in 
Waco, Texas. In 1954, he was called to Active Duty and was assigned to 
Brookley Air Force Base in Mobile, Alabama, as a supply officer. Chuck 
concluded his Active Duty in 1956 and returned to Sears, Roebuck in 
Waco and was later transferred to Bryan, Texas.
  Chuck eventually began working at Texas A&M University. Chuck held 
multiple positions at Texas A&M, including director of the University 
Center Complex, associate vice president for business affairs, and vice 
president of operations. While working at Texas A&M, he also completed 
his master of business administration degree.
  Chuck continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve for 35 years. He 
received many accolades for his service, including the Distinguished 
Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the 
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon, the National Defense Service 
Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, and the Armed 
Forces Reserve Medal. He retired at the rank of major general.
  Chuck served on many boards of organizations in the Brazos Valley, 
including St. Joseph Hospital, the First Baptist Church in Bryan, Bryan 
Hospital, Texas A&M University United Way, Bryan Chapter of 
Toastmasters International, the Reserve Officers Association, the 
Aggieland Chapter of the Air Force Association, the Texas A&M 
Association of Former Students, and the 12th Man Foundation.
  Madam Speaker, Chuck's life was defined by his service to our 
country, to his family, and to our Brazos Valley community. He will be 
forever remembered as a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great-
grandfather, a veteran, a selfless servant, and a friend.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the Cargill family. We also lift up the family and friends of Chuck in 
our prayers.
  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to honor the life and legacy of Chuck Cargill.
  Madam Speaker, as I close today, I urge all Americans to continue 
praying for our country, for our veterans, for our military men and 
women who protect us, and for our first responders who keep us safe at 
home.


                         Honoring Danny Burkard

  Mr. FLORES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Danny Burkard of 
Highland Village, Texas, who passed away on January 19, 2019.
  Danny was born on December 16, 1932, in Dallas, Texas, to Edward 
Raymond and Willie Mable Burkard. He was raised on a farm near Rowlett, 
Texas, and graduated from high school in 1950. He later attended Texas 
A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets.
  After graduation, Danny married Mary Francis Irvin in 1954 and was 
commissioned into the United States Army, serving in the Signal Corps 
and as an aviator.
  Danny's service took him around the world. He was stationed across 
the United States, Germany, South Korea, and Greenland. He also served 
as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam war.
  During his time in the Army, Danny continued his education at the 
U.S. Army's Command and General Staff School and the Industrial College 
of the Armed Forces at Fort McNair. He also graduated from the 
University of Georgia with a master of business administration degree.
  Danny rose to the rank of colonel and worked in numerous aviation and 
command positions before finishing his career at the Office of 
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.
  After his 26 years of Active-Duty service, Danny and Mary returned to 
Texas and settled in Highland Village. Danny was a devout Catholic and 
spent more than 20 years following Christ's example, administering to 
men serving prison sentences in Denton County. He was also involved in 
his church's neighborhood committees, as well as investment, bridge, 
and poker clubs.
  Madam Speaker, Danny Burkard's life was defined by his service to his 
family, to our country, and to Jesus Christ. He will be forever 
remembered as a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, 
a veteran, a mentor, a selfless servant, and a friend.
  My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to 
the Burkard family. We also lift up the family and friends of Danny 
Burkard in our prayers.
  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to honor the life and legacy of Danny Burkard.
  Madam Speaker, as I close today, I urge all Americans to continue 
praying for our country, for our veterans, for our military men and 
women who protect us, and for our first responders who keep us safe at 
home.
  Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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