[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 144 (Wednesday, October 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO CARL D. ASHLEY

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 15, 2003

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer condolences to 
the family of my good friend Carl D. Ashley. Carl was indeed a role 
model a good provider, a good husband, a good father, grandfather, 
uncle, a good friend to all of those who needed a friend, a good 
citizen and a great American.
  Mr. Speaker, as I listened to speaker after speaker at the funeral 
testify and extol the virtues of Carl, I sat in amazement, young 
lawyers, doctors and other successful young people talked about the 
impact Carl had on their lives. He was not a professional teacher and 
yet he taught, he was not a psychologist and yet he gave counsel, he 
was not a clergyman and yet he preached a great gospel. He was a lover 
of people and he displayed that love each and every day of his life.
  I met Carl in the early 1960's when we both worked at the post 
office, a job from which Carl retired. While we did not see each other 
on a regular basis our friendship maintained itself and bloomed. Carl 
married a great lady and they were able to raise a wonderful family, 
taught to achieve, accomplish and to be actively engaged in all aspects 
of life, including politics, Carl was a judge of election and took his 
politics seriously.
  I extend heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Carl D. Ashley 
and thank God for having been able to know him and to see firsthand his 
efforts to help make the world a better place in which to live. Carl 
served his country in Vietnam and continued to serve until his death. 
May his soul rest in peace.

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