[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 119 (Tuesday, September 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1866]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN MEMORY OF AMORY UNDERHILL

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 1999

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Amory 
Underhill, an outstanding community leader who will be greatly missed 
by the entire Florida community.
  Graduating from John B. Stetson University in 1936, Amory practiced 
law in DeLand, Florida, for four years before joining the military. In 
the United States Navy, Amory served active duty for three years as a 
Lieutenant Commander. After completing his term of service as a Naval 
officer, he distinguished himself as an attorney in the Department of 
Justice where he was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court in 
1946. As a member of the American, Federal, Florida, and District of 
Columbia Bar Associations, Amory truly demonstrated his strong belief 
that through his law experience he could improve the lives of others.
  In addition to his tremendous work in law, Amory Underhill was 
distinguished in his devotion to higher education. At various times in 
his life Amory served as a Trustee at both Stetson University and Saint 
Leo College, and this extraordinary interest in education did not go 
unrecognized by either of these institutions. In 1974, he was presented 
with the distinguished Alumni Award by the Stetson University Alumni 
Association. Saint Leo College presented Amory with an Honorary 
degree--Doctor of Humane letters--in 1980. Lastly, in recognition of 
his tremendous accomplishments, Stetson University has created the 
Amory Underhill Award presented annually in his honor.
  Adding to his already extraordinary resume, Amory Underhill was 
continually involved in community service throughout his life. This 
interest dates back as far as 1946, when he became a member of both the 
Young Democrats of America and the Florida State Society. Amory was so 
interested in addressing the concerns of Floridians throughout his life 
that he became a Trustee of the Florida House in 1973. He was also 
member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and of the American Legions 
Military Order of World Wars. Participating in the DeLand Elks and in 
the DeLand Kiwanis Club, he was very well respected by the entire 
Florida community for this intense devotion to his work as well as 
interest in improving the world around him.
  In summary, Amory's exemplary work and civic involvement were truly 
outstanding and he will dearly be missed by the entire Florida 
community. However, I am grateful to say that we are lucky to have so 
many wonderful memories of his life and work.




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