[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1554]
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                     IN MEMORY OF WAYNE FORD BUCKLE

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2002

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the life of a good man, and an inspirational Virginian, Mr. Wayne Ford 
Buckle. Wayne was a selfless patriot and civic-minded community leader 
who contributed greatly to the Northern Virginia area.
  Wayne Buckle left us on March 24, 2002, but what he gave during his 
85 years will remain a lasting legacy. As a lifelong and charter member 
of the Church of the Brethren in Arlington, Virginia, Wayne Buckle and 
his wife Wilma led by example, actively participating in many facets of 
the life of the church. In 1960, Wayne achieved distinction by serving 
as the first lay District Moderator in the Church. One program that 
Wayne especially enjoyed focusing his energies on was the District 
Camping program. Wayne frequently gave his time as a camp counselor and 
was deeply involved in the development and growth of Shepherds Spring, 
the Church of the Brethren Youth Camp in the Mid-Atlantic District.
  Perhaps Wayne Buckle was best known for his fierce loyalty to his 
beloved Democratic Party. A member of the Mason District Democratic 
Committee of Fairfax County since 1956, Wayne remained a dedicated 
standard bearer for the party all his life. For over two decades, his 
prowess as alternating treasurer for the Mason District Democratic 
Committee, the Northern Virginia Democratic Club, Virginia's 10th 
District Democratic Committee and Virginia's 11th District Democratic 
Committee allowed these organizations to grow and prosper under his 
watchful eye. A strong union supporter till the end, Wayne also played 
a big role with the American Federation of Government Employees, 
serving as their trusted treasurer for many years.
  Wayne's wisdom, patient nature and unshakable spirit were able to 
overcome obstacles that would have stopped most people in their tracks. 
Loved by many and respected by all, Wayne exemplified the well-rounded 
family man, civic, and political leader whose insatiable thirst for 
life provided a role model to us all. Wayne Buckle's lifelong devotion 
to improving the lives of the disadvantaged and dispossessed epitomizes 
FDR's quote that ``the test of our progress is not whether we add more 
to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide 
enough for those who have too little.'' Those of us who knew him will 
miss his gentle and not-so-gentle reminders that we can be better than 
we think we can be. We will miss you dearly Wayne, but your legacy will 
not be forgotten.

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