[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1533-1534]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN REMEMBERANCE OF TRAMMELL CROW, SR.

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 26, 2009

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of my dear 
friend, Trammell Crow, Sr. He was a legendary real estate developer, a 
lover of the arts, and a generous philanthropist.
  Born in East Dallas, Mr. Crow came from humble beginnings working 
various odd jobs in high school from cleaning bricks to delivering new 
cars. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, Mr. Crow took a 
job with Mercantile National Bank while taking night classes. At age of 
24, he became the youngest certified public accountant in Texas and 
joined Ernst & Ernst as an entry-level auditor. Wanting to serve his 
country, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and reached the rank of Commander 
before returning to Dallas in 1942.
  Upon his return, Mr. Crow partnered with John Stemmons and assisted 
with the development of the Trinity Industrial District. His work ethic 
and dedication propelled him to great success and led to the 
establishment of an internationally recognized company. Mr. Crow's mark 
on Dallas can be easily seen in

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the Dallas skyline. The Dallas Design District, the Hartford Insurance 
Company Building, Dallas Market Hall, Stemmons Towers, Bryan Tower, San 
Jacinto Tower, and the Dallas Infomart are only a few examples of his 
many development projects. In addition to his successful career, Mr. 
Crow deeply believed in giving back to his community. His generosity 
extended to numerous nonprofits and causes including Southern Methodist 
University, where the Crow building in the Cox School of Business 
educates the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
  Mr. Crow was one of America's greatest developers. His life story is 
one that demonstrates the American Dream is achievable with hard work 
and dedication. Throughout his professional career, he overcame the 
odds, conquered obstacles and achieved tremendous success. He cared 
deeply for his family, friends, and community and it is evident to all 
who knew him. I am honored to have known him and called him my friend. 
He will be greatly missed. May the peace of God be with those he loved 
and sustain them through this hour of sorrow.

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