[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 81 (Thursday, June 23, 1994)]
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              A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO EDWARD ``POP'' STEWART

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 23, 1994

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Edward 
``Pop'' Stewart, a very special employee of the House, who recently 
passed away. Edward Stewart was loved and respected by all who knew 
him. As we gather today, we salute ``Pop'' for his dedicated service to 
this institution, and we mourn the loss of this close friend. I want to 
share with my colleagues and the Nation some information regarding 
Edward ``Pop'' Stewart.
  Mr. Speaker, Edward Stewart began his career as a White House waiter 
in the 1920's. In later years, he was employed by the Merchant Marine 
and Southern Railroad. He also served as the service manager for the 
Burlington Hotel in Washington, DC. ``Pop'' came to Capitol Hill in the 
early 1960's and was employed in the Member's dining room. He left that 
assignment to join the House catering division, where he served until 
the time of his passing.
  Those of us who knew ``Pop'' admired and respected him. He had a 
reputation for being early for his assignments; he was warm and 
cordial; and he was always cheerful and optimistic about life. I will 
personally remember Edward ``Pop'' Stewart as a gentleman whose 
friendship I cherished. I will also remember that he often went out of 
his way to be helpful. ``Pop'' gave freely of his time and energy. He 
took a special interest in young people, who looked up to ``Pop'' and 
respected his opinions. Edward ``Pop'' Stewart was 86 years old at the 
time of his passing, but he possessed a youthful, loving spirit that 
touched each of us.
  Mr. Speaker, Edward Stewart was equally devoted to various social 
clubs and organizations throughout the area. During his lifetime, he 
was a member of the Pigskin Club of Washington, the Elks Club, the 
American Association of Retired Persons, and the NAACP. He was also a 
faithful brother of Masonry, holding the post of Senior Mason of 
Jefferson Lodge Number 20, in Charlottesville, VA.
  On the occasion of his passing, we convey our deepest sympathy to his 
sister, Juanita Stewart Hargrove, and his daughter, Annie Harris. We 
join the family in mourning the passing of a great man, and our 
longtime friend, Edward ``Pop'' Stewart.

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