[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 138 (Saturday, October 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2010]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CHARLES A. GARNEY

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, October 28, 2000

  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to honor an 
exceptional leader and friend to our Kansas City community and our 
country. This year the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries of Greater 
Kansas City will recognize Charles A. Garney as a Friends in Deed 2000. 
Charles Garney has an extensive history of civic pride and investment 
into our community. He has shown outstanding dedication as a business 
leader, philanthropist and advocate for the poor and disadvantaged of 
metropolitan Kansas City.
  Charles Garney is the founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief 
Executive Officer of Garney Companies, Inc., a heavy utility 
construction company with its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. He 
is also the founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer 
of Briarcliff Development Company, headquartered in Kansas City as 
well. Charles Garney and his companies have played an integral role in 
shaping the Kansas City skyline. He is responsible for preserving and 
promoting one of Kansas City's most notable neighborhoods in the 
historic Northeast area where he has made his home and been recognized 
as the Northlander of the Year by his neighbors.
  Outside of his burgeoning businesses, Charles Garney has played an 
active role in Kansas City's civic, social, and philanthropic 
communities. Mr. Garney has consistently dedicated his time and efforts 
to countless organizations such as Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries, 
which improve the lives of others and make Kansas City a better place 
to live. He is the past President of the Kansas City Area Economic 
Development Council, past President of the Kansas City Crime 
Commission, and Director of the City of Fountains Foundation to name 
only a few. Mr. Garney is a member of several distinguished charitable 
and professional boards and committees as well. Charles Garney's 
commitment has been recognized as the Missourian of the Year, he has 
received the Citizen of the Year Award from Baker University, the 
Distinguished Citizen of the Kansas City Community Award by Park 
College, and he is listed in ``Ingram's Magazine'' as one of Kansas 
City's hundred most influential people from 1990 to 1997.
  Throughout his professional and personal career Charles Garney has 
been a great friend to his neighbors in the Kansas City community. He 
has shared his success with the city which raised him, and his devotion 
as an example to us all. Charles exemplifies the core values that we 
all strive for: commitment to the community, to family and to making a 
difference in the lives of others. I am honored to acknowledge Charles 
A. Garney for his successful efforts and service to Kansas City. I know 
that he is joined in receiving this award by his wife Patty, his six 
daughters, and their extended family. Mr. Speaker, please join me in 
congratulating the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries Friends In Deed 
2000, Charles A. Garney.

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