[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E824]
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                 HONORING THE LEGACY OF ROBERT PRUITTE

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2004

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the late Robert 
Pruitte, a good friend who always gave me useful advice. The Wilson 
County, Tennessee, resident was a pillar of strength in his community 
and an admired activist in the Democratic Party.
  In honor of Robert and all he did for his community, the Wilson 
County Democratic Party is instituting an annual event in his memory 
called the ``Robert Pruitte Democratic Celebration.'' The event will be 
used to raise funds for a scholarship in his name and to promote the 
Democratic Party. Robert would have been proud to know his name was 
associated with giving deserving children an opportunity to excel in 
higher education.
  Robert worked four decades for TRW and was an international 
representative for the United Auto Workers. He worked hard for his 
company, the union he represented and the family he loved. And he was 
always willing to give time of himself to promote worthy causes in his 
community.
  Robert was an honorable man with impeccable character and a thirst 
for life. He is sorely missed by all those who knew him. But his legacy 
will live on through this newly created event that aims to help 
children get a quality education and allow others to share in his 
political philosophy. Robert was truly the epitome of decency and 
dedication.

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