[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 115 (Monday, July 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO DAVID PRUITT

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                          HON. SONNY CALLAHAN

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 17, 1995
  Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sadness that I report the 
death of David Carl Pruitt, III, a long-time Capitol Hill staffer, and 
my former administrative assistant.
  I know many of my colleagues and Hill staffers remember David. He 
served as AA to former Congressman Jack Edwards from 1965 until 1985, 
when he joined my office to help get a new freshman acclimated to 
Washington.
  David Pruitt died tragically after suffering a heart attack at his 
home in Mobile, AL, on July 10. He was 61 years old.
  David grew up in Birmingham, AL, and graduated from the University of 
Alabama. He was a die-hard Tide fan all his life. After graduating and 
military service, he moved to Mobile where he was the first director of 
what became the America's Junior Miss Pageant. He remained active in 
this pageant as well as in the Miss Alabama and Miss America pageants 
during his years in Washington and after his return to Mobile.
  David retired from the House of Representatives to set up a florist 
business in Mobile where he was quite successful. He was active in 
Mobile area civic activities. Most notably, he helped found the 
Betbeze-Rocco House, an organization offering relief and solace to 
those infected with HIV and AIDS. He also was a major fund raiser for 
Mobile AIDS Support Services. His contributions to our community helped 
improve the quality of life for our residents.
  One of David's finest qualities was his generosity to his friends and 
family. Whenever someone was in need, David was the one called because 
we could rely on his unfailing efforts to help. He leaves many, many 
friends who will relish delightful memories of him. To them and to his 
sister, Jean Pruitt Holtsford, I offer my most sincere condolences.


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