[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 29, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8282-S8283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               JIM GAUPP

 Mr. FAIRCLOTH. Mr. President, Jim Gaupp was a fine American 
whose life touched many people. He was devoted to his family, and 
committed to his community. The following is an excerpt from the 
program at Jim's funeral, held at the Pinecrest Presbyterian Church in 
Hendersonville, NC:

                               Psalm 121

     I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh 
           my help.
     My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
     He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; he that keepeth thee 
           will not slumber.
     Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor 
           sleep.
     The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right 
           hand.
     The sun shall not smite thee by day nor the moon by night.
     The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil; he shall preserve 
           thy soul.
     The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from 
           this time forth, and even for evermore.

  James Louis Gaupp was born in Elk City, OK. In time, Jim moved to 
Columbus, OH, where he worked for Williams & Co., the metals warehouse. 
During his 47 years with Williams, Jim worked his way through the ranks 
and retired as a district manager and vice president. Jim Gaupp's 
commitment was to be a ``Christian businessman and father.''
  In Columbus, OH, Jim Gaupp was very active in community service. He 
was very active in his church, in the chamber of commerce, and in the 
Kiwanis Club.
  Jim and Betty Gaupp moved to Hendersonville in 1982, and quickly 
became vital parts of the Pinecrest Church. At Pinecrest, Jim served as 
an elder, Sunday school teacher, and faithful member.
  In the Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville, Jim Gaupp was faithful; 51 
years of perfect attendance at various Kiwanis Clubs was a record 
attained by Jim.
  Jim Gaupp was an outstanding Christian gentleman. Jim was an ardent 
student of the Bible--entrusting large portions of Scripture to memory. 
Jim was a great man of prayer. As much as anything else, Jim Gaupp was 
a great example and model for the sake of Christ

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in our midst. In many ways, Jim Gaupp will be missed.
  Jim Gaupp is survived by his devoted wife, Betty, two daughters, one 
son, and several grandchildren.
  Jim's life was an example to all, and he deserves a great deal of 
recognition. He has enriched our lives with his many contributions to 
our community. Jim will certainly be missed. 

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