Romano Mazzoli: “it was my great pleasure to have served in this body with Sam B. Hall, Jr., the former Member from the city of Marshall…”

“it was my great pleasure to have served in this body with Sam B. Hall, Jr., the former Member from the city of Marshall, TX. Sam, after serving in this body, was elevated to the position of a Federal judge and served in the Eastern District of the Federal court system in Texas, until, unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, his death on this past Saturday. Sam and I sat side-by-side on the Committee on the Judiciary for a number of years. Sam and Madeline, his wonderful bride and now widow, and Helen and I, have been friends for a long time and shared many a convivial moment and many a nice meal. So it is with great sadness that I note his passing, and would encourage all of our colleagues who did serve with Sam to express their condolences and grievances to Madeline and to the family. When Sam was here, he was a very fine Member. On the bench he was an outstanding Federal judge, and he served his country and he served his State with great distinction. I certainly note with great sadness his passing and express my condolences and my sympathies to Madeline and to the daughters and to the family.”