In Memory of
Tom Luce

TRIBUTES TO TOM LUCE

“We have lost a great Texan with the death of Thomas W. Luce III. Tom was a champion of education reform.  Without Tom, Texas would not be the powerhouse that it is.“

President George W. Bush

“Tom Luce was one of the most important people in my life and I will miss him deeply. His death is an enormous loss for our home state of Texas.” 

Margaret Spellings
President and CEO, Bipartisan Policy Center

“Every major project that my father was involved with or I was involved with, Tom was there. He was an extraordinarily important part of our family. Texas wouldn’t be Texas today without Tom Luce.”

Ross Perot Jr.

“Tom Luce was a dear friend and a great Texan. He was an outstanding member of Sunset when I served as chair, and his public service goes back decades.”

Jane Nelson
Former Texas Secretary of State

“He was a friend and mentor and I know that thousands of others would say the exact same thing. There are few people that live multiple lifetimes of impact. Tom was one of them. Rest in peace Tom and thank you.”

Charlie Glover
President and CEO, TLL Temple Foundation

“Tom was dedicated to finding ways to create a better future for the next generation. The Dallas Fed was privileged to have Tom on our first Advance Together steering committee, where he brought valuable insights and advice from his work with Texas 2036. He will be deeply missed.”

Lorie Logan
President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

“At work, he transformed mental health, education, and Texas dramatically for the better. But his biggest impact was personal, with every single person whose life he touched. Through love and putting others always first.”

Andy Keller
President and CEO, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

“As one of SMU’s most distinguished alumni, he embodied the very best of our University through a lifetime of leadership and service. We are deeply grateful for all he did and extend our heartfelt condolences to the Luce family.”

Dean Jason P. Nance
SMU Dedman School of Law

“Tom Luce was the epitome of a public servant, a pioneer, a visionary, and friend who was committed to bettering the lives of all Texans. His impact on public education in Texas was second to none.“

Senator John Cornyn

“Tom Luce was a Texas giant. Whenever Texas faced a vexing challenge, Tom stepped up and got to work. Tom was a mentor whom I often called for wisdom and guidance because he knew how to get big things done. His life is a reminder that all of us have a responsibility to serve others.” 

Joe Straus
Former Texas House Speaker

“What a privilege to have known him, worked for him and to constantly have been inspired by him. He broke the mold. Oh how loved and missed he is.“

Kathryn Lake
Chief Strategy Officer at UT Tyler

“My good friend Tom Luce has died. He was a true Patriot and a great Texan. He did so much for education in Texas.”

Kent R. Hance
Former U.S. Representative
Chancellor of Texas Tech University

“As our founding CEO and Chairman of the Board, Tom was a champion for solutions to increase Math and Science competency for all students. We are very grateful for his vision and leadership.”

National Math and Science Initiative

“Tom lived an incredible, adventurous, and deeply impactful life. As a firm, we are extremely grateful for all his strategic counsel in helping form LDWW, which paved the way for establishing a truly one-of-a-kind integrated marketing agency.“

LDWW

“As a Trustee of Southwestern Medical Foundation, Tom Luce brought thoughtful leadership and a steadfast commitment to our mission. Tom was dedicated to improving the lives of Texans through his civic leadership. We hope to honor his life and legacy by doing the same.“

Southwestern Medical Foundation

“Tom understood that investing in educators was one of the most meaningful ways to invest in Texas’ future, a conviction reflected throughout his decades of leadership in education reform and public service.“

Roman Herrington
Executive Director of Development, University of North Texas