[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H13]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING MALCOLM MEYER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Texas (Mr. Arrington) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great man, a 
devoted father and husband, a selfless leader, and a legend in 
Louisiana real estate law.
  Malcolm Meyer graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University, 
graduated from Tulane Law School, and then served 4 years as a JAG 
officer in the United States Navy.
  Malcolm Meyer practiced law over 30 years, taught and mentored 
students as an adjunct professor, and he became a leading expert in his 
field, literally writing the book on real estate transaction law in 
Louisiana, the widely read and referenced ``Malcolm's Manual on 
Louisiana Real Estate.''
  Malcolm has used his vast knowledge and expertise not only to better 
his colleagues and his profession, but to help the disadvantaged in his 
community. Most notably, following the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, 
Malcolm spent countless hours of pro bono work protecting the property 
and belongings of the most vulnerable in his State.
  He has been recognized over the years for his outstanding volunteer 
service by organizations, including Louisiana Appleseed Foundation, 
Louisiana Land Title Association, and the prestigious George Herbert 
Walker Bush's Points of Light.
  On December 29, Malcolm was named the recipient of the 2021 Louisiana 
Land Title Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Strong countries and vibrant communities, Mr. Speaker, are not 
established merely because of good laws but because of good men whose 
hearts are devoted to the sum of all laws: Love thy neighbor as 
thyself.
  That is Malcolm Meyer to his core, and I know that unequivocally, Mr. 
Speaker, because he is my father-in-law. I am so proud of him, and I 
want to congratulate Big Mouse and send our best. We love Big Mouse, 
and it is a well-deserved recognition.


                        Recognizing Don McBeath

  Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
west Texan, a great partner in delivering rural healthcare solutions, 
and a dear friend, Don McBeath.
  Don is retiring from his role as director of government relations for 
the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals, what we refer 
to as TORCH, where he has been a champion for over 150 rural hospitals 
since 2007.

  Prior to his time with TORCH, Don blazed the trail in telehealth by 
serving as the director of telemedicine and rural health at the Texas 
Tech University Health Sciences Center. Before that, he served as a 
judge and several years in the DA's office.
  I wish Don and Beverly all the best as they move into the next 
chapter of their lives. I thank Don for his friendship and his 
tremendous contributions to rural west Texas.


             Congratulating Cash Patten and Berkley Waters

  Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, rodeo is not just a sport; it is a way of 
life and a heritage in the Lone Star State. I am pleased to see this 
time-honored tradition is being kept alive by the next generation of 
Texans.
  I rise today to recognize the accomplishments of two outstanding west 
Texans, 9-year-old Berkley Waters of Lubbock and 12-year-old Cash 
Patten of New Home. Berkley and Cash, two great cowboy names, recently 
competed in the barrel racing finals in the Junior World Finals rodeo 
in Las Vegas.
  West Texans are known for being hardworking, tough, and undeterred. 
Cash and Berkley have these qualities, Mr. Speaker, in spades. Their 
commitment to these virtues and their craft has allowed them to perform 
at the highest level and on the biggest stage in their sport.
  I want to congratulate Berkley and Cash for all their hard work and 
what they have been able to accomplish at a young age.
  God bless America and go west Texas.

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