[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1167]
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                    TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATION

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                           HON. CLIFF STEARNS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 1997

  Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, recently in my district a celebration was 
held for Cecil Clark of Leesburg, FL on the 25th anniversary of Cecil 
Clark Chevrolet. I appreciate this opportunity to congratulate Cecil 
for a quarter century of service to our community.
  Fifty years ago Cecil Clark sold his first Chevrolet, along with his 
first Frigidaire appliance. In 1972, he opened up his own car 
dealership--Cecil Clark Chevrolet. Over the last 25 years he has sold 
25,000 new cars and trucks, and he has sold over 40,000 used vehicles.
  His wife Jackie has shared his vision for almost 50 years and has 
worked with him at his dealership. Now, his son Greg has assumed 
responsibilities for the dealership as co-owner, and Mr. Clark's 
daughter, Cindy Clark Brooker, opened her own dealership last year in 
Wildwood, FL.
  Our society is a mobile society, and we are dependent on automobiles. 
Cecil Clark and his family have been essential in meeting the needs of 
thousands of people in my district.
  Congratulations, Cecil, and my best wishes to you and your family.

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