[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E599-E600]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF CLARENCE ``PETE'' PHILLIPS

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
public service of a good friend of mine, Clarence ``Pete'' Phillips. 
Pete is retiring at the end of his current term as a representative of 
the 62nd Legislative District of Tennessee, a seat he has held since 
1973.
  During his nearly 30 years in the Tennessee House of Representatives, 
Pete served his constituents faithfully and honorably. He has

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done a remarkable job helping the communities he represents grow and 
prosper. Pete's never-ending work to bolster educational opportunities 
for our children is admirable. And his unflinching commitment to help 
communities provide better services and better jobs for their residents 
is unequaled.
  Pete has never shied away from his commitments, a trait displayed not 
only in the Tennessee General Assembly, but also in the South Pacific 
during World War II. Pete's grit and determination to get the job done 
has benefitted a wonderful state and a grateful Nation.
  The people of Bedford and Lincoln counties could not have asked for a 
better public servant. His leadership and work ethic will be sorely 
missed in the General Assembly. As his wife, Faith, once told me, ``If 
ever a man had his heart in his work, Pete Phillips did.'' I cordially 
congratulate Pete on his distinguished career as a public servant and 
wish him well in future endeavors.

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