[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 63 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S4500]
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                        A TRIBUTE TO TWO FRIENDS

 Mr. CLELAND. Mr. President, I rise today to mourn the recent 
loss of two constituents and good friends. Mrs. Frances Chapman and Mr. 
Bill Kelly were more than just constituents and good friends from my 
home town of Lithonia, GA. They were outstanding examples to their 
families and friends, and assets to their community.
  Frances Chapman's accomplishments were many. She was dedicated to her 
community and its institutions. She was a member of the First Baptist 
Church of Lithonia. There she served as superintendent of the 
children's department, taught Sunday school and was a member of the 
choir. She taught for several years in the DeKalb County School System, 
and was a past president of the Lithonia High School Parent Teachers 
Association. Through her participation in community organizations she 
made Lithonia a place of pride in Georgia. She was a longtime member of 
the Lithonia Women's Club, and served twice as its president. Through 
her energies and activities she set an example for all of us.
  William (Bill) Kelly served his country and his community all his 
life. During World War II, he served in the Combat Engineers and saw 
action in the North Africa campaign. During his life, Mr. Kelly was 
always involved in one activity or another in his community. He ran a 
successful paving contracting company, and also helped develop the 
Lithonia Industrial Park. He served with great distinction for 12 years 
as the mayor of Lithonia, and his leadership sought to bring a better 
quality of life to all of its citizens. He was a longtime member of the 
Lithonia Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge No. 84 and the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars. He was dedicated to his wife of 55 years, Anne, and very 
involved with his two daughters, grandchildren, and great-
grandchildren.
  Mr. President, today I commend the lives and lessons of my friends, 
Frances Chapman and Bill Kelly, and ask my colleagues to join me in 
saluting their memory and accomplishments.

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