[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 72 (Wednesday, June 5, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S5036]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO HATHAWAY & CLARK FUNERAL HOME

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Hathaway & Clark Funeral Home of Louisville, KY. For over 100 years 
now, Hathaway & Clark Funeral Home has served the local community in a 
warm and caring manner.
  Hathaway & Clark Funeral Home has been soulfully dedicated to serving 
the needs of the Louisville community since the early part of the 20th 
century. It is the oldest black-owned and operated funeral business in 
Louisville. The founder was a man by the name of James H. Hathaway. Mr. 
Hathaway officially opened the Hathaway mortuary on Burnett Avenue in 
the Fort Hill area in 1901. After Hathaway's death, his daughter and 
son-in-law, Columbia and Chester Clark, took over the business, adding 
Clark to the name.
  In 1964, Hathaway & Clark built a new facility in the west end area 
at 2718 Virginia Avenue. In doing so, they became the first black 
Louisville funeral home to erect its own building.
  Currently, Hathaway & Clark is operated by husband and wife duo, 
Lawrence and Violet Montgomery. Lawrence Montgomery, who currently 
serves as the company's president, has worked on and off at Hathaway 
for about fifty years. His wife Violet has been a full-time employee 
and secretary-treasurer since 1992. They both have worked extremely 
hard to build upon the foundation of service and professionalism that 
Hathaway & Clark was built on. During times of grief and sorrow, 
families can feel more secure knowing that Hathaway & Clark will be 
there to take care of all of their immediate needs. Many of their 
customers have been noted as saying how much they like and appreciate 
the warm feeling and atmosphere created by the staff and management of 
Hathaway & Clark.
  We have all heard the old saying, ``nothing is inevitable except 
death and taxes.'' While, I am quite certain that no individual or 
group will ever make us feel good about paying our taxes, I do know 
that families in Louisville can put their loved ones peacefully to rest 
with the help of Hathaway & Clark. I ask that my fellow colleagues join 
me in thanking Hathaway & Clark for serving Kentucky families since 
1901.

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