[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2284]
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                  IN MEMORY OF H.G. ``SKINNY'' TAYLOR

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 1995

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the passing of 
H.G. ``Skinny'' Taylor, an Illinois political legend. For years an 
actively involved Republican, friends on both sides of the aisle 
throughout the 19th Congressional District and the State of Illinois 
will miss his wit, style, and grace. It is with great sadness that I 
offer my condolences to his family.
  A graduate of Robinson, IL, High School and Millikin University, 
Skinny owned and operated the Decatur Warehouse Co. A dedicated member 
of his community, Skinny took leadership roles in the Kiwanis Club, the 
Decatur Association of Commerce, the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 
and the Millikin Alumni Association. But his greatest impression was 
left in politics, presiding as the chairman of the Macon County 
Republican Party for 39 years, while also serving as a Republican 
precinct committeeman for 54 years. In both posts he was instrumental 
in acquainting the Decatur area with State and national politicians. 
Skinny introduced many statewide candidates to the nuances of 
campaigning in downstate Illinois, urging them to get in touch with the 
problems that affected rural communities.
  Mr. Speaker, ``Skinny'' Taylor handled these many roles with a 
gentleness that impressed all that met him. He touched many lives, and 
brought to politics the common sense belief that good government was 
good politics. In the sometimes fractious environment in Washington, we 
can all learn from his example. Let us duly note a life well lived.

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