April 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3127 the costs of health care to our seniors When Chancellor Hance was first ap- In 1987, Governor and ending Medicare as we know it. pointed to be the third chancellor of appointed Hance to a vacancy on the We must work together to protect , his motto was Texas Railroad Commission. Upon and preserve Medicare, reduce our def- ‘‘Dream no little dreams.’’ I think this doing so, he became the first Repub- icit, and decrease health care costs. is a perfect motto for the chancellor to lican to ever serve on the railroad com- The Ryan budget is not the way to do use because that really expresses the mission in Texas. that. This proposal has the wrong pri- way he has lived his life. Due to his successes on the commis- orities for Riverside County, Cali- was born to Raymond sion, he was reelected in 1988, and in fornia, and our Nation. and Beral Cole Hance on November 14, 1989, he was elected chairman of the I urge my colleagues to end the par- 1942, in the great city of Dimmitt, railroad commission. After stepping tisan political gamesmanship and put Texas, which is in my congressional down in 1990 from his commission, he American families and our seniors district, a town known for grit and de- continued to practice law. In 2006, Kent first. termination, which clearly was passed Hance was chosen to become the third f along to Hance. chancellor of the Texas Tech Univer- He enrolled in Texas Tech University sity System. UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT in 1961 and joined the fraternity Delta When appointed to the position of BASKETBALL Tau Delta, where he often mentioned chancellor to begin implementing the (Mr. LARSON of Connecticut asked that he became friends with a guy motto, as I mentioned earlier, ‘‘Dream and was given permission to address named John Deutschendorf, who later no little dreams,’’ and no little dreams the House for 1 minute and to revise became a guy by the name of John did Kent Hance have for Texas Tech and extend his remarks.) Denver. University. He said that he was going Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Now, I think, sometimes, Kent Hance to raise a billion dollars and began a Speaker, I rise with a great sense of claims that he helped John Denver fundraising campaign to do that, the pride on behalf of the entire delegation with some of his material, but we have largest one in the school’s history. of the State of Connecticut who are, in- not been able to actually verify that. Additionally, Hance decided to grow deed, honored again to be national Hance graduated from Texas Tech in the university to 40,000 students by 2020 champions. Our entire delegation will 1965 with a business degree, and despite to meet the demands of a growing have an extended period of time in his better judgment, he entered law State. Not only has his fundraising school at the University of Texas. which we can amplify the great accom- campaign exceeded a billion dollar While he was at that school, they plishments of the University of Con- mark, but under his leadership, Chan- named him president of the Student necticut. cellor Hance has grown the university Bar Association and, of course, in the For an unprecedented second time, system and about doubled it by adding true Red Raider spirit. first and foremost, our women’s bas- Angelo State and the Texas Tech Uni- After graduating with his law degree, ketball team went undefeated and was versity Health Sciences Center at El he returned to to practice perfect, as they are; and of course, the Paso. law and teach business law at Texas men’s team down in ’s Texas Tech University, the flagship Tech. While teaching, undoubtedly, the great State of Texas, where we have institution of the Texas Tech system, most momentous meeting in his career won the national championship three has also increased in the number of de- was when he had this student by the times, again, was able to win the na- grees by 46 percent between 2006 and name of RANDY NEUGEBAUER in his tional championship in Kevin Ollie’s 2012 and added a chapter of the pres- first year as the coach when the team business law class. Now, what was kind of unique about tigious Phi Beta Kappa to the campus. was eligible for it. that class, with Professor Hance and All together, it is quite easy to see why This is remarkable. Fourteen na- in 1985, even though Kent Hance had his student RANDY NEUGEBAUER, was tional championships in the game of that little did either one of us know not accomplished all of this, that peo- basketball. We are very proud not only that both of us would go on to be con- ple recognized early his talents and of our coaches and our student ath- gressmen for the 19th District of Texas. named him Distinguished Alumni of letes, but of all the hard work and ef- In 1974, Kent Hance decided to run for Texas Tech. fort that goes into this. the and won in that west On October 11, 2013, unfortunately, Our delegation will be down here at Texas seat. He served in the senate Kent Hance announced that he would another time to further extoll the vir- from 1974 through 1978, when he decided be stepping down as chancellor. While tues of the University of Connecticut to run for Congress for the 19th Con- Texas Tech and west Texas would be and the great State it represents. gressional District. losing one of its best advocates, we are f extremely grateful for the services that b 1815 A TRIBUTE TO THE CAREER OF he offered as he served and will con- KENT HANCE Interestingly enough, in that race, he tinue to serve as chairman emeritus. defeated a young man in Midland, Future students of Texas Tech will also The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Texas, by the name of George W. Bush. benefit from his decisions to continue the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Many of us know that he became the teaching his seminar classes on leader- uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Texas future President of the United States. ship. (Mr. NEUGEBAUER) is recognized for 60 One of the things that President Before handing over the floor to some minutes as the designee of the major- Bush would occasionally say is that, of my colleagues who would like to say ity leader. Mr. Hance and I accomplished some- some things about Chancellor Hance, I GENERAL LEAVE thing he was not able to accomplish, wanted to read a quick quote from Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I and that was being elected to Congress, President George W. Bush. Upon his ask unanimous consent that all Mem- but then he would smile and say, but I announcement for retirement, George bers have 5 legislative days in which to guess it worked out, and it work out Bush was quoted saying: revise and extend their remarks and in- indeed. Texas Tech was fortunate to have Kent in clude extraneous material on the sub- While serving the House of Rep- a leadership position. He loves the Red Raid- ject of my Special Order. resentatives from 1979 to 1985, he was ers and he leaves behind a better university, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there known for his conservative voting and I wish all the best to my friend. objection to the request of the gen- record and was a member of the Boll Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman tleman from Texas? Weevil Conservatives. Congressman from Texas (Mr. HALL). There was no objection. Hance became one of President Rea- Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, it gan’s closest allies when he was work- honor of my dear friend and former col- is an honor for me to rise tonight to ing on his 1981 tax package. In 1984, league Kent Hance, a man who spent recognize a great friend and great pub- Hance decided to run for the Senate in his life in public service for the benefit lic servant and a great chancellor at Texas, a seat that ultimately was won of Texas, our country, and certainly for Texas Tech University. by . 8 years at the Texas Tech University

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Mr. Speaker, it the ; and, im- asked one to carry the Reagan tax cut is nice to have our friend and former portant to me, he is and was and will which really began the renaissance of Member of the House down here on the always be a super friend. America, and that young man was Con- floor with us tonight, Kent Hance. Kent and I served in the Texas State gressman Kent Hance of the 19th Con- Well, today we honor Texas Tech Senate at different times so our paths gressional District. He was on the University Chancellor Kent Hance, who did not cross until I was first elected to Ways and Means Committee as a Dem- is about to enjoy a well-earned retire- Congress, where he was already serving ocrat. He carried the Reagan tax cut in ment. He has served as chancellor for as Congressman for the 19th District of the Ways and Means Committee and over 7 years. Texas. prevailed. I would assume the chair- Texas Tech is the only campus in We are both conservatives, and we man then was Dan Rostenkowski. I am Texas that is home to a major univer- worked together with President not sure, but I think that’s right. sity, a law school, and a medical Reagan to carry out his tax cut in 1981, Well, in 1984, he decided to go back to school. The university continues to ex- along with other conservative thrusts. Texas. He relinquished his seat and pand to other parts of Texas outside Tonight, we recognized Kent for his replaced him, and five Lubbock. For example, there is a sat- efforts on behalf of Texas education. other young Texans came in as part of ellite campus in my home district in For the last 8 years, Kent has served the : , JOE the town of Fredericksburg. his alma mater, Texas Tech University, BARTON, Larry Combest, , Under Kent Hance’s tenure, Texas and he certainly has worked with the I believe, and . He Tech set new student enrollment school to make tremendous strides in switched parties, became a Republican, records and research expenditures have furthering the prestigious school’s ad- and got appointed to the railroad com- almost tripled. It so happens that I vances for students. mission. He was the first Republican to have more Red Raiders in my D.C. of- During his time as chancellor, Texas be named chairman of the railroad fice than graduates of any other col- Tech has far surpassed previous fund- commission. lege, so I know the quality of students raising goals and enrollment records at He did run for Governor a time or who come from Texas Tech. all four institutions. Kent has also two in that time span and did not have Fortunately for Tech, Chancellor worked to put Texas Tech on track to the same luck for Governor. He went Hance will not be far away. He will becoming a tier one research institu- into the private sector, became a con- continue to serve as chancellor emer- tion. I was also pleased to support the sultant and an attorney and helped me itus of the university and teach a legislation that spawned the law school politically on a number of issues, then, course in political leadership—no sur- at Texas Tech. as has been pointed out, became chan- prise there. I come from a family of teachers and cellor of Texas Tech. And the students This should not come as a great sur- value quality education for our Na- hardly know what a chancellor is, most prise since Kent Hance has loved the tion’s students, as I know Kent does. universities not only know Ken Hance, university ever since he set foot on its Education is directly tied to our chil- they affectionately call him the campus as a student in 1961. Chancellor dren’s future opportunities as well ‘‘Hancellor’’ at Texas Tech. Hance likes to say, ‘‘Dream no little American innovation and competitive- The thing that impresses me the dreams.’’ His leadership in turning ness. That is why we look for leaders most about Kent is that, when people Texas Tech into one of the top higher like Kent Hance who will work tire- are in elected office and we are success- learning institutions in America re- lessly to ensure that students receive ful, we have lots of friends, and they flects that motto. the best education possible, because I call us and pat us on the back and offer Thank you, Chancellor Hance, for all agree, as he agrees, that children are 25 to do things and help us and support you have done for Texas Tech Univer- percent of our population and 100 per- us. When we lose or are not successful, sity and all you have done for the great cent of our future. normally the only people that try to State of Texas. I thank Kent for his friendship and raise our spirits are our family and Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I for his service to our great State of sometimes people that we owe money yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Texas and our country. I congratulate to. CONAWAY.) him on his success as chancellor for On one particular occasion, I had had (Mr. CONAWAY asked and was given Texas Tech University System. And I a political setback and I was really permission to revise and extend his re- wish him all the very best in his future down and I was kind of moping around marks.) endeavors. my house in Ennis, Texas. And one Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, Kent Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I morning about, I want to say, 9:30, my Hance was headed for a life of crime thank the gentleman. cell phone rang and it was Kent Hance, and waywardness before he attended I now will yield to the gentleman and I will never forget that. Texas Tech University. Texas Tech from Texas (Mr. BARTON). So we’re here to honor you for your would not be where it is today without (Mr. BARTON asked and was given public service, but I am also here to Kent Hance, but Chancellor Hance permission to revise and extend his re- thank you for your personal friendship. wouldn’t be who he is today without marks.) You are a great man. I wish you well, having attended Texas Tech in 1961. Mr. BARTON. Mr. Speaker, we are and I hope you stay involved in the A storied career as a political serv- here to honor a Texas legend in his own public sector, because people of your ant, one of Kent Hance’s political ac- time, the Honorable Kent Hance of caliber are in short supply and are al- complishments, as it has been said, was Dimmitt, Texas, some of us Aggies ways needed. that he was the only person to defeat would put an ‘‘a’’ instead of an ‘‘i.’’ But God bless you and God bless your President George W. Bush in an elec- Kent was born in west Texas and he, as family. tion. He won Texas’ 19th Congressional has already been pointed out, got elect- Mr. NEUGEBAUER. I thank the gen- District seat with his folksy humor, ed to the Texas Senate at a very young tleman. quick wit, and good old-fashioned hard age. Then I got elected to the House of I think what the gentleman said work. Kent Hance once remarked that Representatives in 1978, along with about Mr. Hance was he dedicated him- had President Bush defeated him in such stalwarts as Phil Gramm of Col- self to a life of public service and edu- that congressional race, Bush would lege Station. I think Charlie Stenholm cation. I think when you ask people, have wound up as chairman of the was already here. RALPH HALL came a Kent Hance was always available to be House Agriculture Committee instead little bit later. of Waco your friend, and I think that is a of Governor and President of the came a little bit later. unique characteristic for someone who United States.

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He served with honor Kent Hance has been known as many I will close by talking about Kent’s and distinction, but he made tough things—an attorney, a professor, a tenure at Texas Tech University, the choices when they were called for. State senator, a railroad commis- institute that gave him his education A couple of years ago, a high-profile sioner, a Congressman, and friend—but and his love of life in the business employee of Texas Tech needed the I believe his best role has been as chan- world. Because of Kent Hance, Texas firm hand of discipline on his shoulder, cellor of Texas Tech University. Tech has a medical school in El Paso, and Kent Hance made the tough calls. We thank you for your service at Texas. Kent chased this down doggedly, Texas Tech has been better off because Texas and our Nation. Your leadership getting a big donation, $50 million from he was there as a strong person in and legacy will shine bright for years alumni, to make this dream happen. times when they needed strong leader- to come. And I wish Kent Hance and Red Raider Nation is thrilled to have ship. his family Godspeed in the next chap- this building on campus, the Kent So again, from the New Mexico side ters of their lives. Hance Chapel. It gives students a place of the border, we would like to say Mr. NEUGEBAUER. I yield to the when they are struggling, a place of thank you for guiding an institution gentleman from Texas (Mr. OLSON). peace, a place of prayer, and a place to that has been home to so many New Mexicans. Thank you for your distin- b 1830 have a wedding after they leave Texas Tech. guished service, your commitment to Mr. OLSON. I thank my colleague As Kent leaves Texas Tech behind, principle and honor and duty. We all from Lubbock for hosting this Special some are already talking about is he from New Mexico say God bless you, Order to celebrate another Texan from the greatest chancellor we have ever Godspeed to you, and thanks for your Lubbock, our good friend, Kent Hance. had. To paraphrase Bum Phillips: Kent years of service. Kent and I became friends in 1998. I was Hance may not be in a class by himself, Mr. NEUGEBAUER. I thank the gen- working at the time for United States but whatever class he is in, it don’t tleman, and I now yield to the gen- Senator Phil Gramm. take long to call the roll. tleman from , Texas (Mr. SES- My friends have talked about Kent’s Kent, my friend, as you move on to SIONS). achievements. I plan to be like the your next challenge, you have my best. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Wizard of Oz and pull back the curtain It is not very good, but it is my best. thank you for inviting the Texas dele- and show the real Kent Hance. God bless you. gation and our friends from New Mex- The real Kent Hance joined us on No- Mr. NEUGEBAUER. I thank the gen- ico to come and honor our dear friend, vember 14, 1942, in Dimmitt, Texas. He tleman for bringing up a point. While Kent Hance, tonight. is now 71 years young. Chancellor Hance was out raising all of Kent Hance, as you have heard the Before Kent was born, Dimmitt had this money for the university, over a stories, he is not just a living legend, grown from J.W. Carter’s Hotel, Miss billion dollars, I think it exemplifies he is a man who served not just the Lou Belsher’s School, and Uncle Buck who Kent Hance is. He put his money State of Texas but our great Nation Tate’s Lumber and Wagon Yard to the up, too, contributing and building that with honor and distinction. Kent county seat of Castro County with a chapel. Whereas the gentleman men- Hance, as chancellor of Texas Tech, has population of 943. Kent went to tioned that a lot of weddings have been done the same thing for thousands of Dimmitt High School, graduating in held, but students also go over there young people who came not only to 1961. Dimmitt High School has two and spend time for prayer, and I think Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, for a mascots—the Bobcats for the boys and that says a lot about the character of great education, he helped make their the Bobbies for the girls. the man we honor today. experiences and their education even Kent and his best buddy, Spider, It is now my pleasure to yield to the better. spent a lot of time at the Carlile The- gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. As RANDY NEUGEBAUER knows as the ater trying to find the love of their PEARCE), my neighbor to the west. Member of Congress from the 19th Con- lives. Spider found his love in Corpus Mr. PEARCE. I thank the gentleman gressional District of Texas, the high Christi, Texas, and Kent sought opti- from Lubbock for yielding. plains of Texas offers a unique oppor- mism from Spider’s dad. Movies, Many would ask: What does a former tunity not only for the kind of people charm, and yes, a 1970 Camaro couldn’t Representative from Texas have to do who live there, the kinds of cir- get the job done. Nothing happened in with New Mexico? Well, New Mexico’s cumstances as God rolls thunder and Dimmitt. Second District is bordered on two sandstorms and rainstorms across Kent met his true love, Susie, and sides by Texas. In those days growing Texas, but it provides the kind of they both were lawyers. They worked up 3 miles from Texas, often we New unique experiences that people who hard and they played hard, and they Mexico guys slid across the State line live there love it. They love where they loved races at the track. After 1 hard in the middle of the night. We found are from, and it builds the kind of per- week of working hard and playing things to entertain us there, and we son who has spirit and opportunity, but hard, they popped down to El Paso, would be back home by daylight. So who sees themselves not just as a Texas, and crossed the river into west Texas and eastern New Mexico proud Texan but as an American, and Juarez to go to races at the track. The have a lot in common. Kent Hance truly has lived up to that. cab driver had very poor English and I had an opportunity to meet Mr. There has been a discussion tonight took them to a very special track— Hance when he was in Congress. I was about Susie, Kent’s beloved Susie, this monkey jockeys riding greyhounds. flying as the corporate pilot for the beautiful young woman who, albeit Kent learned two things that night: Congressman from the Second District from Dallas, Texas, who was stolen Susie will follow him anywhere in the of New Mexico, at that time a gen- away by the marauding Kent Hance world; and he needed to learn more tleman named Mud Runnels, and dur- and taken up to Lubbock, Texas; and Spanish, especially the word ‘‘horse’’ in ing that association, I had the oppor- we still miss Susie as she lives in Lub- Spanish. tunity to meet the Congressman from bock and enjoys her life there with the One more personal story about Kent Lubbock. I started watching him from girls. But I want you to know, Mr. Hance. We spent 24 hours together on a distance there. Many people are Speaker, that tonight the Texas dele- an aircraft carrier underway. To come going to recount the good things, the gation and so many others are here on aboard a carrier, you fly a very dif- titles and positions that he has had, the floor to talk about the life and ferent approach—a controlled crash. but I would like to recount as someone times of a young man who came to There are wires across the back of the watching Kent Hance from a distance Congress, who served the State of deck which hook onto the aircraft to as he made his way through Congress Texas, his Nation, and has now served

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I ter because of his personal commit- Mr. Hance since I arrived here, and I won’t read the whole letter. It is a very ment to excellence. know firsthand of his commitment to nice letter. It talks about all the many So I want to join the Texas delega- education. And the reason I know this accomplishments of Chancellor Hance tion and Chairman NEUGEBAUER to- is there is hardly a semester that goes and his service here in Congress. night as we give a big Texas salute and by that I don’t have at least one Tech He closes that letter by saying: a thank-you to the gentleman from intern working in my office. Congratulations to Chancellor Hance as he Lubbock, Texas, the gentleman Kent Mr. Hance understands the value of moves on to a new chapter. I thank him for Hance. education for young people, and he also his leadership, his vision, and his lifetime of public service. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. I thank the gen- understands the value of placing them tleman, and I yield to another gen- in situations where they may have an Here is another letter from the Gov- ernor of the State of Texas, Rick tleman from Texas, Mr. STOCKMAN. opportunity to do something that they Perry, and I quote part of that. He Mr. STOCKMAN. I have to tell you, would probably never have an oppor- says: when I first got elected, it was none tunity to do again, working with a other than Kent Hance who came Member of Congress’ office. Yes, some- It is my pleasure to join your friends and down. I was a young guy, and he gave colleagues in recognizing the remarkable job times it is unglamorous, sorting mail you have done as a leader of the Texas Tech me a lot of advice, but I knew him be- or helping organize letters for a reply, University system. fore he knew me because Ronald but sometimes going to a congressional You have presided over an incredible era Reagan was in trouble, and Kent Hance hearing, sometimes going to a congres- for the Texas Tech system, highlighted by stepped forward against a lot of his sional hearing that is of significant im- profound growth and positive change. With party’s wishes and took the bull by the portance. Certainly I want to thank the addition of Angelo State University and horns and really changed the United Kent for always having the foresight to the creation of the Texas Tech University States, which is amazing. But one of Health Sciences Center—El Paso, the system have your students in the offices here has literally doubled in size since 2007. En- the things that, Kent, you have always in the capital of the United States be- rollment has also increased dramatically, done is you have reached out to me cause I think it makes a big difference and students are graduating and joining the when you didn’t have to. not just to us, not just to Texas Tech, workforce at a faster rate, too. Nearly 10,000 But the most important thing is that but it makes a big difference to Texas degrees were earned in 2012, almost double you have your birthday on the proper and the Nation. the number that were awarded a decade ago. day, November 14, which is also my On a personal note, I want to ac- Many students have passed through Texas birthday. knowledge that I was not someone who Tech’s institutions during your tenure. Everybody talked about you raising a These men and women will make incredible was in political life all my life. I ran a contributions to our communities, to our billion dollars, but the thing that I medical practice for a number of years, State, and to our Nation; some of them prob- liked the most is you ran and beat and then rather unexpectedly won a ably already have. You have furthered both somebody, and that person you beat race for Congress. Shortly after win- individual success and collective achieve- was none other than the next President ning the nomination prior to the fall ment—and it is quite a legacy. of the United States, George Bush. And election, Mr. Hance and I crossed Anita and I thank you for your service to yet you reached across after you beat paths, and he has provided me life the State of Texas and wish you an enjoy- able, fulfilling retirement. George Bush, you became his number counsel and guidance from time to Governor Rick Perry one fan. I am just amazed, and I wish time. Of that I am certainly appre- Randy Sanders, who is a former edi- we could do this more often where we ciative. tor at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reach across the aisle and demonstrate b 1845 in Lubbock, wrote these remarks: love beyond partisanship. That, to me, is what speaks volumes about you. The one thing I will never forget—I During the 6 years that I was editor of the don’t even remember the trouble that Lubbock Avalanche-Journal I would fre- And what also touches my heart is quently call Hance when I was in the di- that you are Texas. I mean, when you was going on here in Washington, but lemma about an important editorial deci- think about your life story, I don’t it was something and it affected a lot sion. Many times without taking a breath he know if you are going to write a book, of us and it affected a lot of us person- would tell me: Well, let me tell you what I if you have written a book, you need to ally—I woke up one morning and there would do if I were in your shoes. Every time write a book. We have mutual friends, was a letter to the editor of The Dallas I would follow his advice and our editorial and I hear your story is phenomenal. Morning News from Ken Hance thank- position would be spot on. The one thing I do ask, and you have ing me for my service. It certainly got No one knows west Texas and west Texans better than Ken Hance. He knows how to cut always been very gracious to me, but my attention that day and it certainly to the chase and develop a plan that will you have to teach me how to raise lifted by spirits. Whenever I get down serve west Texas and its citizens in the most money, because you raised a billion with the things that are going on here beneficial possible manner. dollars. That is phenomenal. And you in Washington, I think back to that One of the regents at Texas Tech, Re- did it for good causes. day when Ken Hance reached out a gent Tim Lancaster, writes: I think I had a dream once that you hand and helped lift me up, and hope I No matter where you start, how you are going to give me $250 million. A have been able to return the favor to prioritize, or how inclusive you become in in- mutual friend of ours in Dallas told me others along the way. Mr. Hance, you cluding the vast number of accomplishments that story. You called him up and you have certainly showed me the way, and of Kent Hance, it has been a great and said you had a dream, and I thought I am grateful, again, for your wise impactful career. There are few people that that was the cleverest thing to do. counsel and leadership through the can be included in the same category as Kent Again, I want to express my friend- years. Hance. Unfortunately, individuals like Kent do not come along often enough. ship to you and how much you have Mr. NEUGEBAUER. I thank the gen- What a pleasure it has been for me to get helped me throughout the years. You tleman. to know and observe the impact of this great have been very gracious to me. I thank Mr. Speaker, one of the things about man. you. this evening, we had some other Mem- One of our Senators, Senator JOHN Mr. NEUGEBAUER. I thank the gen- bers that were planning to be here to- CORNYN, says this about Ken Hance: tleman. Now another great Texan, I night to honor the chancellor. But, as I send my greetings and best wishes on the yield to Dr. BURGESS from Dallas. you know, there was a memorial serv- occasion of your retirement as chancellor Mr. BURGESS. I thank the gen- ice in Texas at Fort Hood today, so after more than 8 years with Texas Tech tleman for the recognition, and I am some of our Members have flown to University.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 07:27 Apr 10, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09AP7.077 H09APPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE April 9, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3131 From your early career in the Texas sen- Congressman Carter is a Red Raider. Hance is one of a kind, and I am lucky to ate, three terms in the U.S. Congress, chair- Chancellor Hance’s dedication to public have called him mentor and friend. manship of the Texas Railroad Commission, service began in politics with stints in the Mr. Speaker, I have many other let- and your current role as chancellor, you Texas senate, house, U.S. Congress, and ters here in testimony, which we will have dedicated your life and service to the eventually serving as chairman of the Texas betterment of Texas and its citizens. Your Railroad Commission. be glad to enter into the RECORD. energy and experience have been an impor- Since becoming chancellor in 2006, he has We have talked about Chancellor tant force in ensuring access to quality high- made incredible achievements at Texas Tech Hance as a former Member of Congress, er education and expansion of research and and the university continues to thrive be- a former State senator, and a former innovation in Texas. cause of the impacts he has made. railroad commissioner. In his life of Our other Senator, Mr. CRUZ, says: Retirement is to be celebrated and en- public service, obviously, he dreamed joyed. It’s not the end of a career but rather On behalf of a grateful State, thank you no little dream. the beginning of a new adventure. I speak for for your service to the great State of Texas myself, as well as all of the Red Raider fam- But just for a minute, I would like to and Texas Tech University. As a native of ily, when I say Chancellor Hance’s uncondi- talk about the Ken Hance that I know. Dimmitt, your west Texas roots, strong tional love for Texas Tech combined with his It is not the one that I call chancellor; moral character, and entrepreneurial spirit exceptional leadership leaves behind a legacy it is the Ken Hance that I call friend. have created a legacy that will not soon be that will never be forgotten. I commend him Over the years, Kent and I have had forgotten. for his dedication to Texas Tech and wish an opportunity to mentor and to talk The mayor of Lubbock writes: him the best in the years ahead. to each other, and I consider his advice On behalf of the city of Lubbock, let me One of the things is that Chancellor to be a treasure in my life. I can al- offer my congratulations on your retirement Hance is very hands-on and he gets in- as chancellor, and thank you for your service ways call him up when there is an issue to west Texas, Lubbock, and Texas Tech. volved with the students at Texas or something that I want to get his re- Your love and dedication to Texas Tech Tech. He greets them one-on-one and, flection on. He is always quick to take has brought the university to new heights. in fact, teaches a leadership class my call. From your graduation in 1965 to leading the there. So I think it is kind of fitting we But it is not just what Ken Hance way in raising over $1 billion, the time you asked some of the students that had says. I think what we have heard to- have spent at Tech has left a lasting impres- known the chancellor. These are the night and what we have seen tonight, it sion on the university. You strengthened ties people that he is working for and between Texas Tech and the city of Lubbock, is about how he lived his life. A lot of and your efforts to increase enrollment have worked tirelessly for. people out in west Texas, we say some led to new students and families now calling John Esparza, who is a Texas Tech people talk the talk, but some people Lubbock home. Board of Regents 1997 graduate, said: that you really pay attention to are You are a true servant of the State, having Let it be said that Chancellor Kent Hance the people that walk the walk. What I served as a Texas senator, U.S. Congressman, has a deep and abiding love for the institu- would say about my friend Ken Hance and chairman of the Texas Railroad Commis- tion he has devoted the last 8 years of his life is he dreamed no little dream, and he sion. Thank you for the years of service you to. In reality, Chancellor Hance has given so walked the walk. So it has been my dedicated to making Lubbock and west much more than just those 8 years. Those pleasure tonight to recognize a good Texas a better place to live. who know him know his love affair with friend, a great American, a great Texan Congressman ROGER WILLIAMS is one Texas Tech University began shortly after of the Members that I mentioned who his parents dropped him off there in 1961. and a great Red Raider—go Tech. said he was originally going to be here, Since that time he has served his family and With that, Mr. Chairman, I yield wanted to be here, is a good friend of his constituents with honor, going all the back the balance of my time. way back to the late 1970s, when he served in RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE KENT HANCE Chancellor Hance, but he went down to this hallowed body. Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, my col- be at the memorial service today at As he is well known for saying to freshmen leagues from Texas have set aside time on Fort Hood. He says: during their orientation, and to seniors at the House floor during special orders to Today I rise to recognize a good friend of their graduation, ‘‘I love Texas Tech.’’ honor a former Member and the out-going mine, a great friend of Texas, and one of the And truly Ken Hance loves Texas Tech. Chancellor of the Texas Tech University Sys- finest examples of public servant, Texas I wanted to read a few quotes from tem, the Honorable Kent Hance. I rise with Tech University System Chancellor Ken Stephanie Addison, who interned in our my colleagues to recognize his accomplish- Hance. ments and exceptional leadership. In his nearly 8 years as head of Texas Tech, office and works now in the Kent Hance was elected to the People’s Chancellor Hance has become a staple in the chancellor’s office. She says this about House in 1978, then re-elected twice. He community and beloved figure on the cam- Chancellor Hance: served in the 96th, 97th, and 98th Congresses pus. Famous for knowing every Texas mas- Chancellor Hance is dedicated to excel- during a time of great change in the direc- cot, a trait that he and I share, students are lence in every area of his life. His enthu- tion of America’s governance and leadership. often greeted by him with a fist bump and a siasm is very evident in the impact that he As a ‘‘’’ Democrat, Kent worked quiz on high school mascots while on their has left on Texas Tech University, as well as across the aisle with a Republican president, way to class. From Itasca Wampus Cats to everyone he meets. His passion for investing Ronald W. Reagan, to enact some of the the Hamlin Pied Pipers, there is not a stu- in the students and the alumni is second to most sweeping and successful tax reforms in dent on campus he hasn’t won over with his none. It is hard to imagine Texas Tech with- American history. down-to-Earth demeanor and palpable dedi- out the chancellor. It has been a pleasure Bipartisan passage of the Economic Recov- cation to the students. serving his office as student assistant, and I His quit wit, famous stories, and steadfast ery Tax Act of 1981 set the stage for an in- will carry this experience with me the rest of credible two-decade period of economic ex- dedication to his alma mater will certainly our lives. be missed upon his retirement. pansion. According to a 2001 Heritage Foun- I wish my friend Ken Hance the best of Pat Campbell said: dation report, the tax cuts Kent Hance and luck in his next endeavor and thank him for You can easily judge the character of a others supported led to the creation of more his tremendous legacy he is still creating. man by how he treats those who can do noth- than 35 million jobs, an 80 percent growth in From his early days in Texas politics to his ing for him. Chancellor Hance definitely goes the overall economy, a 78 percent growth in service in the U.S. Congress to a successful above and beyond the call of duty as an ad- industrial production, and a doubling of fed- law firm, Chancellor Hance makes a dif- ministrator, and I am proud to call him a eral revenue from 1983 through 1999. ference everywhere he goes. He lives by his friend. When Chancellor Hance says he loves After his time in Congress Kent returned own motto: Dream no little dreams, and I Texas Tech, he truly means it. to the law and eventually assumed a leader- look forward to seeing what his dreams have Lee Bobbitt, a former Student Gov- ship role in the world of Texas academics, in store for him next. becoming the third chancellor of the Texas ernment Association president at Tech University system in 2006. Another Member that went down to Texas Tech, writes this: Under his direction, the TTU system has the Fort Hood memorial service was He had high expectations, not just for him- grown by leaps and bounds. Enrollment has Congressman JOHN CARTER. He says: self but all those who worked around him. In expanded 45 percent overall, with minority Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor his time at Texas Tech, he devoted himself enrollment up 70 percent. From 2006 to 2012, the distinguished career of Texas Tech Uni- to improving the university, and through his the number of degrees awarded went up 46 versity Chancellor Kent Hance. With his re- work taught me and many others to be serv- percent. The system’s endowment has grown tirement approaching, he will soon close his ant leaders, to be good listeners, and, more by 80 percent and now tops $1 billion; more incredible service to my alma mater and importantly, how to connect with people than $700 million has been invested in cam- begin the next chapter of his life. through the fine art of storytelling. Ken pus construction.

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There are few people that the world’s freest and most productive soci- rollment has also increased dramatically, can be included in the same category as Kent ety—things no other major university sys- and students are graduating and joining the Hance. Unfortunately, individuals like Kent tems are doing. workforce at a faster rate, too. Nearly 10,000 do not come along often enough. In nine years as chancellor Kent Hance has degrees were earned in 2012, almost double What a pleasure it has been for me to get built the TTU system into a leader in engi- the number that were awarded a decade ago. to know and observe the impact of this great neering, medicine, health sciences, emerging You have embraced the challenges that man. technologies, and research. By any measure, come with such exceptional growth, and the TIM LANCASTER, the TTU system is one of the nation’s pre- Texas Tech system is thriving. Under your Hendrick Health System. mier higher learning institutions. leadership, the system’s Vision & Tradition And yet, Mr. Speaker, the man in middle of campaign raised an astonishing $1 billion in April 9, 2014. all this growth and success would be one of the most successful capital campaign in its KENT HANCE, the last to promote his own personal con- history. You have skillfully navigated the Chancellor, Texas Tech University. tribution. Kent Hance, beyond the accolades line between your core missions of educating DEAR CHANCELLOR HANCE: I send my greet- and awards, is a decent man who has served students and conducting world-changing re- ings and best wishes on the occasion of your the people of West Texas with honor and dis- search. And you haven’t been afraid to em- retirement as Chancellor after more than tinction his whole life—and I am proud to brace fresh ideas. It’s no surprise that An- eight years with Texas Tech University. call him my friend. gelo State was one of the first universities to From your early career in the Texas Sen- Mr. Speaker, congratulations to Chan- answer my call to develop a $10,000 degree ate, three terms in the U.S. Congress, Chair- cellor Hance as he moves on to a new chap- program or that the system has consistently manship of the Texas Railroad Commission, been a leader in focusing on student out- ter. I thank him for his leadership, his vi- and your current role as Chancellor, you comes and using their feedback to help de- sion, and his lifetime of public service. have dedicated your life and service to the termine the best ways to teach and structure betterment of Texas and its citizens. Your programs. HONORING CHANCELLOR KENT HANCE energy and experience have been an impor- Of course, your career has been about more tant force in ensuring access to quality high- Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, today I would than new facilities or modified degree pro- er education and expansion of research and like to honor the distinguished career of grams. It has been about helping people bet- innovation in Texas. Under your leadership, Texas Tech University Chancellor Kent ter their lives. the Texas Tech University System has expe- Hance. With his retirement approaching, he It’s important to remember what a college rienced growth in both size and academic will soon close his incredible service to my degree means on an individual level. A col- stature. Your legacy will continue to benefit alma mater and begin the next chapter of his lege degree opens a doorway to more success, the Texas Tech community and our state for life. broader opportunities and bigger dreams for years to come. Since becoming Chancellor in 2006, he has people of all backgrounds. Whether you’re I join with your family, friends, and co- made incredible achievements at Texas Tech from a small town or big city, no matter workers in commemorating your distin- and the university continues to thrive be- what your parents might do or what your guished career in public service, and applaud cause of the impacts he has made. Quickly goals may be, a quality, affordable college your commitment to dreaming big dreams after he took leadership, Texas Tech doubled education is a valuable step toward being the and seeking to make them a reality. Best in size with its addition of Angelo State Uni- very best you can be. wishes to you and Susie as you begin a new versity and the creation of Texas Tech Uni- Many students have passed through Texas chapter in your life. versity Health Sciences Center El Paso. In a Tech’s institutions during your tenure. Sincerely, matter of eight years, Chancellor Hance’s These men and women will make incredible JOHN CORNYN, forward-thinking approach helped Texas contributions to our communities, to our United States Senator. Tech grow exponentially. With more than state and to our nation; some of them prob- 33,000 students enrolled in the fall 2013 class, ably already have. You have furthered both April 9, 2014. Texas Tech has increased its enrollment by individual success and collective achieve- KENT HANCE, 16% over the last decade and is on target to ment—and that is quite a legacy. Chancellor, Texas Tech University. meet its goal to enroll 40,000 students by Anita and I thank you for your service to the State of Texas and wish you an enjoy- DEAR CHANCELLOR HANCE: On behalf of a 2020. grateful state, thank you for your service to ‘‘Dream no little dream.’’ Chancellor able, fulfilling retirement. Sincerely, the Great State of Texas and Texas Tech Hance’s famous four words have proven no University. As a native of Dimmitt, your truer than for himself. Under his leadership, RICK PERRY, Governor. West Texas roots, strong moral character, Texas Tech surpassed Hance’s goal to raise and entrepreneurial spirit have created a an astonishing $1 billion for its capital cam- HENDRICK HEALTH SYSTEM, legacy that will not soon be forgotten. paign placing Tech in an elite group of uni- In a career that has spanned many years versities. Because of his commitment to Abilene, TX, April 9, 2014. KENT HANCE, and both public and private service, you have higher education, more students have had an Office of Chancellor, Texas Tech University, created an impressive record of expanding opportunity to obtain a college degree and growth and opportunity. Your contributions Texas Tech continues to be ranked in the top Lubbock, TX. Chancellor Kent Hance has been good for have touched the lives of countless Texans, 20 universities for producing the best grad- Texas Tech and he has been good for Texas! and they have produced plentiful economic uates. If you were to prioritize his accomplish- benefits to the entire state. Retirement is to be celebrated and en- ments, would you begin with his fundraising Under your direction, the Texas Tech Uni- joyed. It’s not the end of a career but rather success, the growth in the number of stu- versity System has doubled in size, with the the beginning of a new adventure. I speak for dents enrolled at Texas Tech or would you additions of Angelo State University and the myself, as well as all of the Red Raider fam- begin with the economic impact through ex- Tech University Health Sciences Center at ily, when I say Chancellor Hance’s uncondi- pansion of educational services he has had on El Paso. You set out to grow enrollment, in- tional love for Texas Tech combined with his the western part of our great state. You crease research, and increase commercial exceptional leadership leaves behind a legacy could even begin with the individual lives he technology opportunities, and you have that will never be forgotten. I commend him often talked about that have been changed achieved all these goals with great success. for his dedication to Texas Tech and wish as a result of a first generation family to at- Thank you for your outstanding leader- him the best in the years ahead. tend college. Or would you begin with the ship. You are an exemplary Texan, and I lasting impact of the power of leadership hope that we will continue to build upon the RICK PERRY, GOVERNOR, training he has provided to a vast number of strong educational foundations you have OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, students through the classes taught on lead- nurtured. Austin, TX, April 7, 2014. ership. It would be appropriate to begin with TED CRUZ, Hon. KENT R. HANCE, the lessons he continuously taught alumni of United States Senator. Chancellor, Texas Tech University System, Lub- the importance of giving back to an institu- bock, TX. tion that provided an outstanding founda- April 9, 2014. DEAR CHANCELLOR HANCE: It is my pleasure tion for thousands of Texas Tech alumni DEAR CHANCELLOR HANCE: On behalf of the to join your friends and colleagues in recog- that have moved around the world. You City of Lubbock, let me offer my congratula- nizing the remarkable job you have done as could even begin with the hundreds of busi- tions on your retirement as Chancellor, and a leader of the Texas Tech University Sys- ness students that were impacted early in thank you for your service to West Texas, tem. Kent’s career through the business law class- Lubbock, and Texas Tech. You have presided over an incredible era es he taught with humor, enthusiasm, and Your love and dedication to Texas Tech for the Texas Tech system, highlighted by exciting legal concepts to ponder. have brought the university to new heights.

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To- The CPC, however, recognizes that have led to new students and families now night we would like to have a little the investment in these essential pro- calling Lubbock home. talk about that. grams is fundamental to the vitality of You are a true servant of the state, having As you look at the Better Off Budget our country. It moves us forward, and served as a Texas State Senator, U.S. Con- in blue versus the GOP budget, the Bet- as you pointed out, it creates millions gressman, and Chairman of the Texas Rail- ter Off Budget creates 8.8 million jobs of jobs—over 4.6 million jobs in the road Commission. Thank you for the years of by investing in infrastructure, invest- year 2014, almost 3 million in the year service you dedicated to making Lubbock ing in our schools, and investing in en- 2015 and close to 1.3 million in the year and West Texas a better place to live and work. ergy, and a number of programs across 2016. Sincerest congratulations, the country. It moves us forward, this investment GLEN C. ROBERTSON, On the contrast, the Republican in essential programs. It drives innova- Mayor. budget actually costs the economy 3.1 tion. It creates jobs. It stimulates the million jobs. That is as many people as economy. It puts our government and TXTA, the entire workforce of the State of our country on a sustainable path to TEXAS TRUCKING ASSOCIATION, getting fired in a simple prosperity. Austin, TX, April 9, 2014. budget. My friend Mr. RYAN’s economic HON. MEMBERS OF THE U.S. CONGRESSIONAL One of the biggest issues about the model of austerity contrasts sharply DELEGATION: Let it be said that Chancellor with our model of investment and Kent Hance has a deep and abiding love for budget is what we are doing about jobs the institution he has devoted the last eight and the economy. We have been told by progress in a fiscally responsible way. years of his life to. In reality, Chancellor the Congressional Budget Office that We believe that educating our work- Hance has given so much more than just the number one issue this year, the force, building our infrastructure, en- those eight years. Those who know him, number one thing that causes our def- suring access to a safe and healthy en- know that his love affair with Texas Tech icit, three-quarters of the deficit in vironment, which includes water and University began shortly after his parents 2014, is caused by economic weakness, food safeguards, is the ticket to a se- dropped him off there in 1961. Since that in other words, unemployment and cure future for our country. That is the time he has served his family and his con- difference between the Ryan budget stituents with honor, going all the way back underemployment. Our budget directly to the late 1970’s when he served in this hal- addresses that, and the GOP budget and the CPC budget. lowed body. does just the opposite. It is an aus- Mr. POCAN. Thank you, Mr. As he is well known for saying to freshman terity budget. LOWENTHAL, for those wise comments during their orientation, and to seniors at I would like to yield some time to about the word ‘‘discretionary.’’ I their graduation, ‘‘I love Texas Tech.’’ It one of my colleagues, a strong member think, all too often, people don’t under- also goes without saying that Texas Tech of the Progressive Caucus, an out- stand what we mean when we talk loves Kent Hance. And while his time in standing Member of our California del- about discretionary. Those are hardly service as its Chancellor will soon end, the egation. I would like to yield some discretionary programs. love shared will be without end. I am proud Mr. LOWENTHAL. That is exactly to have been a part of the Hance Administra- time to Mr. ALAN LOWENTHAL. tion. Mr. LOWENTHAL. I want to thank right. They think that you can cut On behalf of The Rivers and my wife, Leah, the gentleman from Wisconsin for his these because these are nonessential. we wish him all the success in retirement work on the Congressional Progressive These are not nonessential. If you tell that he has realized in service Texas Tech. Caucus budget, the CPC budget, and for a child that his education is non- All very well deserved, all with loyalty and just being an all-around good guy. essential or if you tell a family that honor. public health or health research to 1900 JOHN D. ESPARZA, b those families is discretionary or if you Texas Tech Board of Regents, The nondefense discretionary side of tell those scientists who are trying to Texas Tech Class of 1997. the budget has taken a beating in re- find cures for some of the worst dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- cent years with extreme cuts to its eases that they are just discretionary, bers are reminded not to direct their programs. The Ryan budget continues we will lose the momentum that this remarks to former Members on the this damage with even deeper cuts to country has, and we will no longer be House floor. discretionary programs. the world leader in democracy and also f Now, what do I mean by discre- no longer in innovation and job cre- tionary programs? We are talking ation. PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS about education, public safety, clean No, these are not discretionary pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under drinking water, food safety, roads, grams. These are essential programs the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- bridges—our transportation system— that are different than defense pro- uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Wis- air traffic controllers, medical research grams. To call them discretionary does consin (Mr. POCAN) is recognized for 60 to find cures for diseases, among oth- a great disservice to the great impor- minutes as the designee of the minor- ers. tance and to the centerpiece of our ity leader. The question I ask is: What is discre- budget that they really occupy and Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I am glad tionary about any of these basic needs? should occupy and that all Americans to be here on behalf of the Progressive What is discretionary about making should understand. Caucus Special Order hour. We are sure that children can read or about Mr. POCAN. Again, thank you, Mr. going to be talking about the budget. making sure that drinking water is LOWENTHAL, for your service, for your Everyone is talking about the budget, safe or that bridges don’t collapse? hard work on this budget, and for all the Republican budget, the There is nothing discretionary about you do for the people of California. Democratic budget, the Progressive these programs. When we talk about those discre- Caucus budget, and other budgets that I think part of the problem is simply tionary funds, it is interesting because, we have had before us. the word ‘‘discretionary.’’ We need to when we had the sequester that made a We have our own version of a budget. stop calling this discretionary, and we huge cut to these programs and that The Progressive Caucus has the Better need to start calling this beleaguered affected people in all of our States, the Off Budget. It is a budget that invests side of the budget what it is, essential. Paul Ryan Republican budget doubles in the economy, creates 8.8 million These are the essential non-defense down on these sequester cuts, and it jobs, and does a tremendous job of deal- programs. makes even deeper cuts in a number of ing with issues that are at the fore- My dear friend, the main difference areas. front of what America needs to deal between the Ryan budget proposal and I just want to go through a little bit with. the CPC budget proposal is that Mr. of a chart. Unfortunately, I found out

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