[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8672-S8673]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING ZANE SHOWKER

 Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, today I would like to reflect on the 
wonderful life of a fine Virginian and American, Mr. Zane Durwood 
Showker, who passed away on June 23, 2004 in Rockingham County.
  Born on January 30, 1926, in Craigsville, VA, Zane Showker truly made 
the most of his time here on Earth. Throughout his life, he was an 
outstanding businessman, perhaps best exemplified by his founding the 
successful Harrisonburg Fruit and Produce, which would later become

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Sysco Food Services of Virginia. His entrepreneurial skills were only 
outshone by his philanthropic skills as Mr. Showker kindly used his 
great success in business to give back to his community through his 
various charitable projects.
  More than anything, Zane Showker was an exceptionally kind and 
generous gentleman who cared greatly for the Shenandoah Valley. As 
Governor, I was proud to appoint Zane to the JMU Board of Visitors, 
where he served with distinction. His work at JMU and throughout the 
Valley had a truly positive effect on the lives of countless 
Virginians. Like so many others, I will always have fond memories of 
his warm personality and hospitality at his wonderful home, Breezy 
Hill.
  Today, my thoughts and prayers go out to the Showker family during 
this difficult time.

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