[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 11 (Friday, January 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E107]
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                   HONORING A McCREARY COUNTY LEADER

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 26, 1996

  Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my good friend Alfred 
``Alf'' Kidd who recently passed away at the age of 81. My family and 
thousands of others throughout McCreary County and southern Kentucky 
are deeply saddened by this tragic loss.
  Our area has lost a top-notch businessman, an inspiring civic and 
community volunteer, a political leader, and a good friend. He helped 
everyone he could and always was willing to sacrifice his time for 
others.
  Alf's many accomplishments and activities showed his outstanding 
commitment to the betterment of McCreary County.
  He helped start the McCreary County Economic Development Council to 
improve our businesses, as well as helping us to hire an economic 
development director. That led to McCreary's designation as a `'Federal 
Enterprise Community.''
  Alf helped start the McCreary County Industrial Development Corp. 
where his leadership was instrumental in the creation of thousands of 
jobs.
  He was a founding member of the McCreary County Chamber of Commerce, 
helped renovate and restore the Stearns historic community, worked as 
chairman to the local housing authority and was a founding member and 
past president of the Pine Knot Kiwanis Club.
  His list continues on an on, all to help the people of McCreary 
County. We will long remember Alfred Kidd because he cared about all of 
us.
  My heart goes out to Alf's wonderful family. His long legacy and 
excellent record of service will stand as a tribute to his life.
  Alf was a great friend and a good man, and he will be sorely missed.

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