[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 93 (Friday, June 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1268]
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       HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF JOHN PITTARD

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2001

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the long and 
distinguished career that my friend John Pittard has had in the public 
service arena. John has served on the City Council in my hometown of 
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for 19 years, as well as other civic boards 
and organizations within the city.
  John's pride for his community is obvious. He has helped guide the 
city through a period of tremendous growth, not only in population but 
also in quality of life. He is one of the most honorable public 
servants I know, and I've known him most of my life. In fact, we went 
to high school and college together.
  John's devotion to public service comes honestly. Both his mother, 
Mabel Pittard, and his father, the late Homer Pittard, were longtime 
educators and gave much of themselves to their community. A 
Murfreesboro school--the Homer Pittard Campus School--was even named 
after John's father.
  Murfreesboro owes a huge debt of gratitude to John, who never became 
disillusioned or cynical during his two decades of public service. He 
served the city because of his love for the community, nothing else. 
John's wife, Janice, and his daughters, Emily, Mary and Sarah, are 
fortunate to have such a good man in their lives.
  I have a deep admiration for John and congratulate him for his many 
accomplishments. His decency transcends both his public and private 
life. Thank you, John, for being such an unselfish and caring public 
servant.

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