Jeb Hensarling: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise to honor my dear friend and this great patriot from Texas, next door to me in…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise to honor my dear friend and this great patriot from Texas, next door to me in Dallas, Ralph Hall. I tell you, Mr. Speaker, I feel most inadequate to the task. There are a number of Members who come to the House floor and some provide humor. Few have provided more humor than Ralph Hall at times when this body critically needs it. Some Members come to this body and they become well respected. Certainly that is Ralph Hall. Some are well liked. That is also Ralph Hall. Some distinguish themselves for their accomplishments. Ralph Hall will take second place to no one on what he has been able to accomplish in his House career. Then there is a handful, Mr. Speaker, of true American heroes. Ralph Hall served our Nation with courage and distinction in World War II. My point, Mr. Speaker, is that I am not sure I know any Member who combines them all: respectability, likability, humor, effectiveness, and being a true American hero. We will miss Ralph Hall. We will miss his wit. But, do you know, Mr.…”