[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E921]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT SAM PACK

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Sam Pack of 
Dallas, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot Award. 
Sam has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community.
  Sam was born in Stephensville, Texas, and attended Tarleton State 
College to study business. As a young man, he worked at his family's 
gas station and convenience store, as well as Piggly Wiggly and 
Safeway. Sam began working for the Ford Motor Credit Company in 1962 
and rose up the ranks to become a Branch Manager. As a result of his 
expertise in the automobile industry, he decided to pursue a career as 
a full time dealer. In February of 1980, Sam purchased Lee Jarmon Ford, 
now known as the Sam Pack Auto Group. For over 40 years, the Sam Pack 
Auto Group has continued to provide North Texas residents with 
excellent auto and customer care through a focus on employee success, 
personal growth, and community outreach.
  For his outstanding entrepreneurship, Sam has received countless 
awards, including Business of the Year, Retailer of the Year, and the 
Lou Sartor Heart for the Community award. Sam Pack Auto Group won Time 
Magazine's Quality Dealer of the Year in 1998 and was inducted into the 
Ford Motor Company's Hall of Fame. In 2023, Sam earned an honorary 
doctorate's degree from Tarleton State University, and it has 
established the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business in his honor.
  In addition to his professional career, Sam is involved with the Holy 
Angels nonprofit organization in Shreveport, Louisiana, to assist 
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For over 
67 years, he has been married to his wonderful wife Carol. They have 
two sons, Tony and Todd, and two grandchildren, Carly and Macy. A 
devoted man of faith, Sam attends the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in 
Dallas. I am proud of the work Sam has accomplished, and I wish him 
continued success for many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Sam with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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