[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 16, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H2259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO THE LATE JOHN H.P. ``HAPPY JACK'' CHANDLER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from New Hampshire (Mr. Sununu) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
citizen, State Senator, and a former Congressional candidate, Jack 
Chandler of Warner, New Hampshire.
  On May 3, 2001, Jack's family and friends joined together to remember 
this remarkable man who touched the lives of everyone he met in the 89 
years he was blessed to walk this Earth. He was unique and at times 
even controversial, but all that met Jack Chandler agreed he loved his 
State and he loved his country, a patriot to the end.
  Jack grew up in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and led a storybook life. 
He was a descendent of Nathan Hale, and his own convictions were rooted 
in the principles of our Nation's founders. In the tradition of 
Revolutionaries like Hamilton, he owned and operated his own newspaper, 
the Kearsarge Independent; and I am certain his editorials still blaze 
in the minds of many former readers.
  Jack was a pioneer in New Hampshire's ski industry with the great 
idea to fill trains in Boston with skiers and welcome them to the 
slopes of the Granite State. A half century later, this tradition 
continues every winter weekend when the roads north are filled with 
skiers on the move.
  As a politician, Jack Chandler was a genuine article. He stood firm 
in his beliefs and never hesitated to speak his mind. Perhaps he was 
one of the last in an age of politicians that never needed a poll to 
see where to stand on an issue. He constantly traveled his district, 
campaigning town-to-town and person-to-person, always willing to lend 
an ear or a helping hand to a constituent. Although Jack did not 
believe in big government, he had a generous heart that even his 
critics grew to admire.
  It is difficult to say good-bye to ``Happy Jack,'' but I am grateful 
I had a chance to know him during his wonderful journey throughout New 
Hampshire. He made a huge difference in the lives of his constituents, 
his friends, but mostly his family. Godspeed, Jack Chandler.

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