Welcoming Former Speaker Jim Wright

Floor Speech

Welcoming Former Speaker Jim Wright

Mr. DOGGETT. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Texas congressional delegation--the Democrats in that delegation--this is a proud day for us to welcome a distinguished Texan who rose from Weatherford, Texas, to serve here with the legendary Sam Rayburn and then to preside over this Chamber.

To formally introduce him, I would yield to the dean of our delegation, Congressman Ortiz.

Mr. ORTIZ. Thank you. What an honor today, Madam Speaker, to have a great American among us. I had the privilege and honor of serving with the Speaker when I first came here back in 1982. He was always accessible, fair, and a great leader.

We are just so happy, Mr. Speaker, that you're with us today and continue to give the Texas delegation, and other Members, a lot of good input and a lot of history. We're happy to have you with us.

Mr. DOGGETT. Madam Speaker, Speaker Jim Wright, for both all those, who have had not a chance to serve with him, he's here to say hello as well as to colleagues with whom he served, like old Ralph Hall over there and others of our colleagues.

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