[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         TRIBUTE TO PHILIP HUSS

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 1995
  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an old 
friend and outstanding citizen of Ohio who is no longer with us. Philip 
Huss of Fremont, OH, was in many ways the epitome of a model citizen 
and patriot.
  Many people in the Fremont area remember Phil as ``Smoky'' the clown. 
His death was mourned by the whole community because his love touched 
so many people. Smoky's charming smile and humorous demeanor delighted 
children of all ages for many years. You could hardly attend a parade, 
festival, or community event without witnessing Phil's delightful 
presence.
  Philip Huss served his Nation during World War II as a sailor in the 
Pacific. He was the Pacific Fleet's Heavyweight Boxing Champion in 1944 
and won several Golden Gloves titles in the sport over his lifetime. 
After the war, Phil joined the Fremont Police Department and worked 
many years as a detective and juvenile officer. During his tenure on 
the department, he received numerous awards for outstanding service to 
the community.
  Despite his successful career with the police department, Phil will 
always be remembered as Smoky. He began clowning in 1954 at the Fremont 
Speedway. In his rag-tag clown outfit and scooter, he brought countless 
smiles to children, parents, and grandparents over the next 40 years.
  Mr. Speaker, Philip Huss distinguished himself as a reliable and 
dedicated public servant and a genuine role model in his private life. 
I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing our deepest sympathies to 
Phil's wife Martha, and in joining the community of Fremont in 
remembering and celebrating Philip's accomplishments. We will always 
miss him.


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