[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 10, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E157]
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 A TRIBUTE TO FORMER NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSMAN DAVID HENDERSON FOR A 
                       LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2004

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise here 
today to pay tribute to one of North Carolina's greatest public 
servants, former Congressman David Henderson. With true dedication and 
talent, Congressman Henderson left a lasting mark on his community, his 
state, and his country.
  Born in Wallace, North Carolina, in 1921, David Henderson began a 
life of accomplishment that spanned from a Major in the U.S. Air Corps 
to Congressman of the United States. After graduating from Davidson 
College in 1942, Henderson served his country overseas in India, China, 
and Okinawa, only to return to the University of North Carolina Law 
School to earn a law degree in 1949. He held numerous leadership 
positions throughout his career including: solicitor and judge of the 
Duplin County General Court, Chairman of the U.S. House of 
Representatives' Post Office and Civil Service Committee, Member of the 
Governor's Advisory Boards for Economic Development and Aviation, 
Member of the Duplin County Board of Economic Development, and even 
Fireman of the Year for the Wallace County Volunteer Fire Department.
  Although Congressman Henderson earned many achievements throughout 
his life, his greatest accomplishment was securing legislation to 
establish the Cape Lookout National Seashore along the Outer Banks. His 
commitment to preserving this natural landmark created one of the most 
popular coastal parks in the United States. Prior to serving sixteen 
years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Henderson came to 
Washington to serve as Assistant Counsel to the House Education and 
Labor Committee, and the Chief Staffer of an investigating sub-
committee chaired by Congressman John F. Kennedy.
  Former Congressman Henderson passed away on January 7, 2004, but will 
be remembered for his endless contributions to our society. This nation 
was blessed to have known and honored a true public servant.

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