[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 206 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1280-E1281]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MR. H. ROSS PEROT, JR.

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2021

  Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the distinguished 
career and public service of my dear friend Mr. H. Ross Perot, Jr.
  A native Texan, Mr. Perot graduated from St. Mark's School of Texas 
and earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from 
Vanderbilt University.
  As a 23-year-old, Mr. Perot was the first to circumnavigate the world 
in a helicopter. The 26,000-mile trip was completed in less than 30 
days. The Spirit of Texas, a Bell 206 helicopter, is on display at the 
Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum.
  Just weeks after completing his record-breaking flight, Mr. Perot, 
announced he was joining the Air Force where he piloted the F-4 Phantom 
fighter and served for over seven years on active and reserve duty. 
Proud of his Air Force service, he chaired the Air Force Memorial 
Foundation where he led a 14-year effort to build the United States Air 
Force Memorial.
  Following his military service, Mr. Perot made his mark in business. 
Founding Hillwood, one of the top industrial, commercial, and 
residential real estate companies in the world. His leadership has 
undoubtedly contributed to the development of North Texas into the 
booming economy it is today.
  Mr. Perot has received numerous awards throughout his lifetime in 
recognition of his dedication and service to our country, including the 
Gold Medal Award for Extraordinary Service from President Ronald 
Reagan, the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship, and the 
Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. Perot has 
been named one of the Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort 
Worth and was inducted into the Junior Achievement's Dallas

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Business Hall of Fame in 2017. Alongside his father, he was co-awarded 
the inaugural Vision Award from the Urban Land Institute North Texas 
District Council.
  Mr. Perot is not only a principled business leader, but he 
continually dedicates time to serve his community. He serves on the 
Boards of Trustees of Vanderbilt University and the Smithsonian 
National Air and Space Museum. He serves as Chairman of the Board of 
the East-West Institute, St. Mark's School of Texas, and the Perot 
Companies.
  It is a pleasure and honor to join Mr. Perot's family and friends to 
celebrate his distinguished career and thank him for his leadership, 
service to our country and dedication to public service.

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