[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 13 (Monday, February 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
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                   TRIBUTE TO HARVEY J. McDONALD, Jr.

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 14, 2000

  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
memory of fellow Kansas Citian, Harvey J. McDonald, Jr., who lost his 
battle with cancer early this year. The passing of this exceptional man 
leaves us with a great sense of sadness and grief. Harvey, or ``Bud'' 
as his friends called him, will best be remembered for his integrity 
and loyalty to others.
  Harvey graduated from Southwest High School in 1973 where he played 
football for the Southwest Indians who won the State championship 
during his senior year. A proud member of the International Brotherhood 
of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 124 for 20 years, Harvey 
demonstrated an outstanding commitment as a representative and advocate 
for union concerns. Harvey also influenced the lives of many of Kansas 
City's youth as a Raytown Little League coach. His driving motivation 
was present in everything he did.
  Harvey was cherished and loved by all of his friends and family and 
will be sorely missed. He was truly an inspiration for all who knew him 
and were touched by his dedicated spirit. Loyalty, kindness, and 
integrity were hallmarks of his character. Along with many others from 
our region and across the Nation, I mourn the death of this outstanding 
man.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in extending sympathy to his wife--
Esther, son--Matthew, and the entire McDonald family.

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