[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 159 (Tuesday, September 15, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Arkansas (Mr. Hill) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise in final salute to 
the service of a man who loved the United States and devoted his life 
to her service, Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft.
  General Scowcroft died August 6, 2020, and leaves behind his loving 
daughter, Karen, and her family. His devoted friends, colleagues, and 
loyal longtime staff members are left with terrific memories of a man 
who served two Presidents and had delivered his wise counsel to them.
  General Scowcroft was the only American to serve two Presidents, 
President Gerald Ford and President George H.W. Bush, as their National 
Security Advisor.
  In September 1991, President Bush asked me to leave the Treasury 
Department and join the White House staff, directing his Economic 
Policy Council. General Scowcroft was a member of that group and always 
made significant, substantive, and humorous contributions to our 
meetings when he was awake.
  Brent was renowned among his colleagues for his long hours, dedicated 
work, and daily care for his long-ailing, beloved wife, Jackie. That 
made late afternoon meetings a bit of a struggle.
  President Bush initiated the Scowcroft Award to that Cabinet 
Secretary or senior staffer that nodded off in a meeting, as former 
staffer and now President of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard 
Haass described, in the most ostentatious manner. One of those nod-offs 
occurred in the Roosevelt Room, with his head resting on my shoulder.
  During those White House years, my wife, Martha, served General 
Scowcroft as his deputy legal adviser. Our family extends our heartfelt 
condolences to Brent's family and his scores of friends around the 
world.


            Honoring the Life of Richard Colburn Butler, III

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of one of Arkansas's great historic preservationists, and my 
lifelong friend, Richard Butler, III, who recently passed away at the 
age of 82.
  Richard was born in 1937 in Little Rock, where his father, Dick, was 
a philanthropist for whom the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies is 
named.
  After receiving his law degree from the University of Arkansas, 
Richard practiced law for a few years before becoming a trust officer 
at the Commercial National Bank of Little Rock.
  His attention to detail and historic architecture led to wonderful 
projects in Old Washington, Arkansas. For his devoted work, Richard was 
known in our State as Mr. Preservationist.
  Richard had a passion for teaching people about the history of 
Arkansas and was a steadfast supporter of churches and the arts.
  He was an inspiration and friend to many across our State, and I 
extend my respect, affection, and prayers to his friends, family, and 
loved ones.


                   Honoring the Life of Dickson Flake

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life 
and legacy of one of Arkansas's great businesspeople and civic leaders, 
Dickson Flake, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, at the 
age of 81.
  Throughout his life, Dickson's accomplishments knew no bounds, as he 
played major roles in crucial Little Rock developments, including the 
Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield headquarters and the Arkansas Department 
of Human Services.

  Dickson started his career in 1965 after finishing at the University 
of Michigan with a master's degree in business with high distinction. 
Because of his dedication, he was awarded the Arkansas Real Estate 
Association Realtor of the Year in 1971 and was inducted into the 
Arkansas Real Estate Hall of Fame in 2011. He was named the 2020 
Business and Professional Leader of the Year by the Rotary Club of 
Little Rock.
  With the passing of Dickson Flake, Martha and I lost a good friend. 
Like many in central Arkansas, I lost a wise counselor.
  In this time of thanks and reflection, Martha and I extend our 
condolences and prayers to his family.

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