[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CALVIN DIGGS

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, a great man has just passed to a more 
beautiful and gracious place. Calvin Diggs was the only surviving son 
of Edgar and Geneva Diggs. As a boy he was known to have tortured his 
younger sister Anita and bring life to the neighborhood. Although known 
as ``Lighting'' as a young man because of his laid back, slow 
attitude--he had his fun. Calvin married at a young age and produced a 
large family. While providing for this family he always found a little 
extra to help others.
  Calvin also had a streak of ornery that he did not lose even during 
his illnesses. He had a loud boisterous voice which could be heard 
throughout Hope Hill when he called for his family. He usually woke the 
family with his early morning calls. His sister living next door never 
had an alarm clock until Calvin moved his family to another home in 
later years.
  He worked several jobs before starting with the federal government at 
Fort Detrick, Maryland--later at Walter Reed. He retired after thirty-
two years of service and spent his early retirement with daily visits 
to various family members until he was no longer able to drive.
  Calvin still maintained his humor after the medical problems. He 
loved to hear about the antics of his kids, friends and family. He 
would tease those around him or tell funny stories of the past. He will 
be sorely missed.

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