Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Lieutenant Commander Dennis Lee Hassman of College Station, who passed away on 12 April 2020. Lieutenant Commander Hassman graduated from Texas A&M University in 1988 and subsequently enlisted in the United States Navy. During his 20 years in the Navy, he served as a remote control mission commander and E-2C airborne mission commander. Dennis also served as a naval flight officer and antiterrorism/force protection officer. In 2005, Lieutenant Commander Hassman received an MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School. In 2008, Dennis retired from the Navy and returned to Texas A&M University to serve as a member of the Office of the Commandant's staff and as a cadet training officer for A&M's internationally recognized Corps of Cadets. During this time, he worked closely with cadets, providing guidance and direction to cadets at the unit, major unit, and Corps levels. Madam Speaker, Dennis served his country proudly for many years, and his legacy will be forever woven into our American history. The passing of Lieutenant Commander Hassman will be deeply felt by all of those in the Texas A&M community and by his family and his friends. My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Hassman family. I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's Capitol to honor the life, legacy, and service of Lieutenant Commander Dennis Hassman.…”