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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
REMEMBERING LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Arkansas (Mr. Hill) for 5 minutes.
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise in final salute to
the service of a man who loved the United States and devoted his life
to her service, Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft.
General Scowcroft died August 6, 2020, and leaves behind his loving
daughter, Karen, and her family. His devoted friends, colleagues, and
loyal longtime staff members are left with terrific memories of a man
who served two Presidents and had delivered his wise counsel to them.
General Scowcroft was the only American to serve two Presidents,
President Gerald Ford and President George H.W. Bush, as their National
Security Advisor.
In September 1991, President Bush asked me to leave the Treasury
Department and join the White House staff, directing his Economic
Policy Council. General Scowcroft was a member of that group and always
made significant, substantive, and humorous contributions to our
meetings when he was awake.
Brent was renowned among his colleagues for his long hours, dedicated
work, and daily care for his long-ailing, beloved wife, Jackie. That
made late afternoon meetings a bit of a struggle.
President Bush initiated the Scowcroft Award to that Cabinet
Secretary or senior staffer that nodded off in a meeting, as former
staffer and now President of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard
Haass described, in the most ostentatious manner. One of those nod-offs
occurred in the Roosevelt Room, with his head resting on my shoulder.
During those White House years, my wife, Martha, served General
Scowcroft as his deputy legal adviser. Our family extends our heartfelt
condolences to Brent's family and his scores of friends around the
world.
Honoring the Life of Richard Colburn Butler, III
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and
legacy of one of Arkansas's great historic preservationists, and my
lifelong friend, Richard Butler, III, who recently passed away at the
age of 82.
Richard was born in 1937 in Little Rock, where his father, Dick, was
a philanthropist for whom the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies is
named.
After receiving his law degree from the University of Arkansas,
Richard practiced law for a few years before becoming a trust officer
at the Commercial National Bank of Little Rock.
His attention to detail and historic architecture led to wonderful
projects in Old Washington, Arkansas. For his devoted work, Richard was
known in our State as Mr. Preservationist.
Richard had a passion for teaching people about the history of
Arkansas and was a steadfast supporter of churches and the arts.
He was an inspiration and friend to many across our State, and I
extend my respect, affection, and prayers to his friends, family, and
loved ones.
Honoring the Life of Dickson Flake
Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life
and legacy of one of Arkansas's great businesspeople and civic leaders,
Dickson Flake, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, at the
age of 81.
Throughout his life, Dickson's accomplishments knew no bounds, as he
played major roles in crucial Little Rock developments, including the
Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield headquarters and the Arkansas Department
of Human Services.
Dickson started his career in 1965 after finishing at the University
of Michigan with a master's degree in business with high distinction.
Because of his dedication, he was awarded the Arkansas Real Estate
Association Realtor of the Year in 1971 and was inducted into the
Arkansas Real Estate Hall of Fame in 2011. He was named the 2020
Business and Professional Leader of the Year by the Rotary Club of
Little Rock.
With the passing of Dickson Flake, Martha and I lost a good friend.
Like many in central Arkansas, I lost a wise counselor.
In this time of thanks and reflection, Martha and I extend our
condolences and prayers to his family.
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