[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E130]
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   CONGRATULATING J. THOMAS MAY ON HIS RECEIPT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF 
                 ARKANSAS PRESIDENT'S MEDAL FOR SERVICE

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 2020

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate J. Thomas 
May for receiving the University of Arkansas System President's Medal 
for Service.
  This award is given by the school's president and cabinet to 
recognize those who have ``demonstrated a distinguished and sustained 
commitment to helping the UA System carry out its mission to the state 
through their time, knowledge, and philanthropy.''
  Mr. May has long been a resident of the Fourth Congressional district 
and was previously the president and CEO of Simmons Bank. May is also 
the only person in Arkansas history to have served as both Chairman of 
the Board and Acting President of the University of Arkansas System. 
His contributions to the University of Arkansas for Medical Science and 
the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have led to growth, 
development and successes at both institutions.
  His life is an example of servant leadership and one of what wise 
stewardship and grace can accomplish in the lives of others. I and the 
rest of the Fourth District of Arkansas are proud to call Mr. May one 
of our own. I take this time to congratulate him once again on this 
tremendous honor and to thank him for his service to our district and 
our state.

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