[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 17 (Thursday, February 24, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: February 24, 1994]
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                TRIBUTE TO H. DEAN COVINGTON OF ROME, GA

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                       HON. GEORGE (BUDDY) DARDEN

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 24, 1994

  Mr. DARDEN. Mr. Speaker, Rome, GA, lost one of its most outstanding 
citizens recently when H. Dean Covington, a decorated war veteran, 
public servant, and civic leader, passed away. I rise today to mourn 
his death and to extend condolences to his wife Charlene and his 5 
children, 13 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
  Dean served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1947 to 1952 
and practiced law in Rome for 50 years. He was an adviser to the U.S. 
Department of Defense for 20 years. Dean was also the founder of the 
Rome Vocational School--now named Coosa Valley Technical Institute--and 
WROM radio station.
  Born in Rome on March 14, 1916 Dean attended the Darlington School 
and the University of Georgia, where he received bachelor's and law 
degrees. During World War II, he was an Army intelligence officer with 
the 20th Armored Division and helped liberate the Dachau concentration 
camp. For his service to his country, he was awarded the Bronze Star.
  Deal also gave freely of his time to areas outside his profession. He 
served on the boards of Shorter College, the Ethel Harpst Home for 
Children, and local chapters of the Boy's Clubs of America and the Red 
Cross. He served as a member of my Service Academy Selection for 6 
years.
  Through all his good works, Dean proved himself to be dedicated to 
public service and capable of achievement at the highest levels. 
Throughout his life, he demonstrated intelligence, integrity, sound 
judgment, and an unyielding commitment to the people of Rome. Mr. 
Speaker, H. Dean Covington will be sorely missed, but he will continue 
to serve as a role model for Romans who witnessed his love for his 
community.

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