[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 203 (Monday, December 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1595]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             2019 FORT WORTH BUSINESS EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 16, 2019

  Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor longtime Fort Worth 
business leader Edward P. Bass, chairman of the Fine Line Group, as the 
2019 Fort Worth Business Executive of the Year. Mr. Bass is a visionary 
business leader, conservationist, and philanthropist who has made and 
continues to make outstanding contributions to the cultural and 
economic development of Fort Worth.
  Mr. Bass actively champions Fort Worth, supports its institutions, 
and pursues projects that enhance the lives of its citizens. He serves 
as Chairman of the Board of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, as the 
Vice Chairman of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, and as 
Chairman Emeritus of Performing Arts Fort Worth. Mr. Bass developed, 
and in 1998 opened, the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, a 
building noted at the time as the ``last great hall of the century.'' 
Reflecting Mr. Bass' passion for broadening education opportunities for 
youth, the Children's Education Program at Bass Hall has hosted more 
than 1.4 million schoolchildren for specially presented education 
performances by world-class artists.
  Most recently, Mr. Bass lead the development of the 14,000 seat 
Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Dickies Arena will bring a wide variety of 
programing to Fort Worth, including concerts, family shows, sporting 
events, community events, and will be the new home to the Fort Worth 
Stock Show rodeo performances. The new arena is intended to be diverse 
and inclusive, a founding value of the arena and Mr. Bass.
  Forever a Texan, Mr. Bass and his wife Sasha live in the Sundance 
Square residential building he developed, where they enjoy experiencing 
the vibrant life and culture of downtown Fort Worth. His commitment to 
our city's overall prosperity and his many accomplishments make him 
most deserving of this prestigious award.

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