[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             KENT L. HUBER

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 1997

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the people of Bay County suffered a 
tremendous loss this week with the unfortunate accident that took the 
life of Kent L. Huber, a gentleman who was a professional pilot who 
offered his skills to those in need. Memorial services are being held 
tomorrow, and I want to extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Sue 
Carol, their four daughters, and friends.
  This tragedy reminds us of the limits that each of us face. We may 
take every day, every month, and every year for granted, even though we 
never know how many more we truly have remaining. We keep thinking that 
we can correct tomorrow, what we should have corrected today. Given 
enough time, we might remember to appreciate what people did for us, or 
people might forget what we did to them.
  I am sure that Kent Huber was fortunate enough to not have had those 
regrets because of the way he lived his life. We all have demands on 
our time, and carefully guard whatever portion we have for ourselves. 
Kent Huber was most generous with his free moments, making sure that 
people who needed air transport for medical care had the benefit of his 
services. As a pilot for the national organization Wings of Mercy, he 
often provided transport, just as he did this past Sunday when he 
brought someone back from the Mayo Clinic. He also each Fourth of July 
offered a round-trip flight to Mackinac Island as a grand prize at the 
Bay City Fireworks Festival.
  His family was very important to him, especially his concern for 
children. He carried this special love forward in his service on the 
Bangor Township Board of Education, where he devoted himself to 
improving the stepping stone of education for children.
  Mr. Speaker, the loss of a loved one is a tragedy for any family. The 
loss of a caring, committed individual like Kent is a devastating one 
for the community. Kent Huber will be missed by all of us who knew him, 
and by those who benefited from his willingness to give so unselfishly 
of himself. I ask you and all of our colleagues to join me in offering 
our heartfelt sympathies to his family, and our wishes that the way 
Kent Huber lived his life will serve as a sterling example for others 
in our community.

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