[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 151 (Wednesday, October 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO GEN. WALTER A. CHURCHILL

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 21, 1998

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true patriot and 
outstanding American, Gen. Walter A. Churchill. On September 21, 1998, 
Gen. Churchill lost his battle to a series of debilitating strokes and 
passed away at the age of 94. He was a friend to us all. Yes, he was a 
demanding General but even more he was a compassionate human being.
  Enlisting in the Marine Corps at the young age of nineteen, Gen. 
Churchill remains one of only a few to rise to the rank of Marine Corps 
General. He retired on December 1, 1963, following 41 years and eight 
days of service to our country. In addition to his active membership in 
the Marine Corps League, Gen. Churchill established himself as a local 
political leader and a successful businessman in our district.
  Gen. Churchill knew how to build community and a better future. He 
followed in the footsteps of his father and uncle in 1917, and managed 
a successful grocery business in northwest Ohio. He became the national 
leader in one stop shopping in 1971, when he opened the Monroe Street 
store. Always an innovator in the business world, Mr. Churchill has 
provided countless numbers of young people with the opportunity to earn 
money while attending college, and many retirees have found employment 
in his stores to supplement their retirement income. He was always 
helping others.
  Mr. Churchill served as a loyal member of the Toledo Rotary Club 
where he maintained 37 years of perfect attendance. He served on the 
Board of Directors of the Toledo Better Business Bureau, the Toledo 
Small Business Association, and he served as president of the National 
Association of Retail Grocers. He was not just a member of these 
organizations but he was an activist. On many occasions, he traveled to 
Washington, DC to bring his views on national issues to those serving 
in elected life. He always came with a twinkle in his eye and a 
remarkable zest for life.
  Gen. Churchill's commitment to his employees and our community, and 
his love for our country will be missed by all who had the pleasure to 
know him. A mighty oak fell when he passed from this life.
  On behalf of our entire community, we extend deepest sympathy to the 
family and friends of Gen. Walter A. Churchill. He was ``always 
faithful.''

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