[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 6, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1550-S1551]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO CIVIC LEADER HARRY MOORE RHETT, JR.

  Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, Harry Moore Rhett, Jr., a long-time 
community leader and member of one of Huntsville, Alabama's most 
prominent families, died on February 3, 1996 at his antebellum home in 
Huntsville.

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  During his long career, Rhett served as chairman of the city of 
Huntsville Gas Utility Board; chairman of the city of Huntsville Water 
Utility Board; chairman of the Huntsville Hospital Foundation; chairman 
of the Randolph School Board of Trustees; and chairman of the board of 
governors of the Heritage Club.
  In addition, he had served as president of the Huntsville-Madison 
County Chamber of Commerce; the Huntsville Rotary Club; the Huntsville 
Industrial Expansion Committee; and the Twickenham Historic 
Preservation District Association. He was chairman of the board of 
control of Huntsville Hospital; the Madison County Board of Registrars; 
and the Marshall Space Flight Center Community Advisory Committee.
  It is difficult to imagine any citizen serving his community with 
more energy, pride, and dedication than did Harry Rhett, Jr. His 
devotion to his community was total and unwavering.
  As an avid athlete, hunter, and sportsman, he was the founder and 
master of the Mooreland Hunt, a local fox-hunting group. He was a 
graduate of Culver Military Academy; Washington and Lee University; and 
Harvard University business school. He served as an army officer in 
Europe during World War II.
  Harry Rhett, Jr. was one of those rare individuals who truly embodied 
the unique ideals upon which our country was founded. He achieved great 
financial and personal success, yet served with humility and a spirit 
of generosity. His efforts and work contributed significantly to the 
tremendous growth of the Huntsville area during his life-time.
  I extend my sincerest condolences to the Rhett family in the wake of 
its tremendous loss. I hope they, like most citizens of this area, will 
find solace in continuing to enjoy the fruits of Harry's labor, which 
are all around them, for many, many years to come.

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