RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF THE HONORABLE ROSS PEROT AND HIS MONUMENTAL IMPACT ON OUR NATION; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 118
(Extensions of Remarks - July 15, 2019)
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RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF THE HONORABLE ROSS PEROT AND HIS MONUMENTAL
IMPACT ON OUR NATION
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HON. RICHARD HUDSON
of north carolina
in the house of representatives
Monday, July 15, 2019
Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of the
Honorable Ross Perot and his monumental impact on our nation.
Mr. Perot is well known for being a wildly-successful, self-made
businessman who ran for President twice, the first time receiving a
recorded-breaking 19% of the vote as an independent candidate. Today, I
would like to recognize him for his unparalleled service and sacrifice
on behalf of our country's military.
Mr. Perot is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Following
his service, Mr. Perot joined International Business Machines (IBM),
which led him to create the extremely successful company, Electronic
Data Systems. Mr. Perot was responsible for many other breakthroughs
and innovations in the industry. Mr. Perot made a point to hire former
military personnel and based his management style on his military
training. Mr. Perot continued to be an active advocate for our
servicemembers and veterans, becoming one of the most outspoken
advocates for our Prisoners of War (POWs). In fact, Mr. Perot was asked
by then-Secretaty of State Henry Kissinger to lead the fight on behalf
of our POWs, a project he spearheaded by personally chartering two jets
filled with medical supplies and the wives of POWs still in Vietnam.
His efforts directly led to many POWs being released in 1973 and
returned to the United States.
Over the course of his life, Mr. Perot received countless honors for
his work. In 2009, he was recognized by the Department of Veterans
Affairs for his tireless efforts on behalf our nation's veterans, and
received honorary status in the Army and Marine Corps. Mr. Perot was
also named an honorary Green Beret and is one of only fourteen honorary
members of the Army's famous 75th Ranger Regiment.
Of personal note, I'm especially grateful for all Mr. Perot did for
our soldiers and families at Fort Bragg, the largest military
installation in the world, located in North Carolina's 8th
Congressional District. Mr. Perot donated millions of dollars to the
Airborne & Special Operations Museum, and has donated his time,
resources and devotion to assisting projects at the U.S. Army John F.
Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg.
While we mourn his passing, Mr. Perot will be remembered for his
impeccable character, determination and generosity. I have a deep
admiration and profound appreciation for all he accomplished and I am
inspired by his example to ensure we take care of those who so bravely
served our nation.
Madam Speaker, please join me today in recognizing the life of the
Honorable Ross Perot.
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