[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E179]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO MR. CLIFTON EDWARD PETTIFORD, IN MEMORIAM

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call the attention of my 
colleagues to Mr. Clifton Edward Pettiford. Mr. Pettiford passed away 
on Tuesday, January 21, 2003, in his hometown of Durham, North 
Carolina, after an extended illness. Mr. Pettiford was a dedicated, 
loving man and will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
  Clifton Pettiford was born on December 12, 1944, to the late 
Nathaniel and Evelyn Goss-Pettiford. He grew up and attended public 
schools in Durham and attended the North Carolina Central University. 
After graduating, Mr. Pettiford honored his country by serving in the 
United States Army and he received an Honorable Discharge. Clifton was 
a hard-working man as evidenced by his employment as a chef at Duke 
University Dining Halls in North Carolina and the Owens-Illinois Glass 
Company in Durham and Ingalls Shipbuilders in Pascagoula, Mississippi. 
Upon moving to New Jersey, Mr. Pettiford spent twenty years working at 
Midland and Anchor Glass Company until the plant closed in 1995. In 
November of 1997, Clifton took advantage of a job opportunity with 
Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado, and he moved to Wheatridge, Colorado 
where he remained until the onset of his illness.
  In addition to his strong work ethic, Mr. Pettiford enjoyed 
volunteering his time to various organizations, of which I was 
fortunate enough to witness on many occasions. Clifton Pettiford was 
also a valued member of the Mount Zion AME Zion Church of Eatontown, 
New Jersey.
  Clifton was married to Wanda Parker-Pettiford from 1969 to 2002. He 
leaves behind a daughter Monica and a granddaughter Ymoni Pettiford-
Tittle. In addition, he had four siblings, Alma, Glenda, Garrie, and 
James as well as numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins who will 
continue to cherish their fond memories of him.
  Clifton Edward Pettiford had many friends and colleagues who 
affectionately knew him as a fun-loving, giving individual who loved 
life and people. His friends and family greatly enjoyed his company and 
will sorely miss him. On this day, I ask my fellow colleagues to join 
with me in honoring and remembering this extraordinary individual.

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