Kay Granger: “Like all the Members that are speaking tonight, I'm very honored to pay tribute to our friend, Ralph Hall. And I thank…”

“Like all the Members that are speaking tonight, I'm very honored to pay tribute to our friend, Ralph Hall. And I thank Congressman Lamar Smith for organizing this very well-deserved tribute. Congressman Hall served his country as an aircraft carrier pilot in World War II, and has continued his commitment to service ever since. As the oldest Member of Congress to cast a recorded floor vote, the dean of the Texas congressional delegation, and the oldest Member of this House, Congressman Hall has a long, distinguished career behind him. More important than the longevity of Ralph Hall's service, however, is the incredible dedication and commitment to his constituents that he's shown in his service. Congressman Hall has repeatedly earned the trust and respect of voters of north Texas who elected him to his first political office 62 years ago, and they've been sending him back with overwhelming support for 32 years. All along the way, in every office he's served, Congressman Hall has made Texas proud, and continues to do so as chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Serving with Ralph has been a true honor, and I look forward to continuing to serve with him well into the future.”