[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: June 29, 1994]
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                 THE PASSING OF EDWARD ``POP'' STEWART

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 1994

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with sadness that I rise to inform our 
colleagues of the passing of a dedicated Capitol Hill employee and a 
friend to all.
  ``Pop'' Stewart spent his entire life serving others. He treated all 
as equals, whether they were heads of state or just an ordinary 
citizen. His career began in the 1920's at the White House as a waiter 
and finished in the House Office Building catering operation where he 
had worked since the late 1960's. It is from his work in the catering 
service that many of us came to know and appreciate this kind, gentle 
man.
  He was always optimistic and cheerful about life. ``Pop'' constantly 
offered kind words and compliments to anyone who was fortunate enough 
to come into contact with him.
  A former New Yorker, ``Pop'' Stewart was dedicated to his community 
where he was a lifetime member of the Pigskin Club of Washington, the 
Elks Club, AARP, and the NAACP. As a senior Mason, he was the oldest 
living member, with over 60 years of service, of Lodge 20, Jefferson 
Lodge in Charlottesville, VA.
  I invite my colleagues to join in extending our heartfelt condolences 
to ``Pop'' Stewart's sister, Juanita Stewart Hargrove, his daughter, 
Annie Harris, and his 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 2 
great great grandchildren.

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