[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 148 (Friday, November 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2061]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DOUGLAS McCLURG

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                             HON. JIM DAVIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of my good friend 
Douglas McClurg, who will be remembered in the Tampa Bay community as a 
prominent and highly esteemed bankruptcy attorney, a Vietnam War hero 
and a man who was deeply devoted to his faith, family and community.
  Since 1992, Doug worked as a bankruptcy lawyer for Hill, Ward & 
Henderson, and he was the founding director and former president and 
chairman of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association. Doug handled 
several high profile bankruptcy cases in the Tampa Bay area and was 
highly respected by his colleagues for the quality of his work and 
character.
  But what was most impressive about Doug was his ability to 
successfully balance a demanding career with his responsibilities to 
his family and his community. Doug was very active in the lives of his 
children and committed to helping young people. He sat on the executive 
board of the Gulf Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts and was chairman of 
the board for Young Life, a Christian outreach program for middle and 
high school students. Doug also served as a trustee for the Tampa 
Museum of Art, past president of the Tampa Club and trustee of the 
University of Florida Law Center Association.
  As a member of the U.S. Special Forces, Doug served a combat tour 
during the Vietnam War and earned a Purple Heart, Bronze star, Combat 
Infantry Badge and Air Medal.
  On behalf of the Tampa Bay community, I would like to extend my 
heartfelt sympathies to Doug's family. Doug led a very full life in too 
short of a period of time, and we will never forget him, his 
contributions to many and the example he set for all of us to aspire to 
reach.

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