[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF FLORENCE FOGLE KEAHEY

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 2004

  Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, on July 2, 2004, an esteemed writer and 
community supporter, Florence Fogle Keahey, died in Bonham, TX.
  Florence Fogle Keahey was a noted writer in Fannin County. Born and 
raised on a farm near Ivanhoe, Florence quickly developed a love of the 
written word. She won her first prize at the age of 10, and she had 
several of her poems published in high school. Florence enrolled in the 
Correspondence School of the Newspaper Institute of America and was a 
reporter for many years with the Sherman Democrat. She wrote several 
articles, poems and stories for newspapers in Bonham, Sherman, Denison, 
and Dallas.
  While her writing skills were impressive, she also devoted herself to 
serving the community of Fannin County. She was an organizing regent 
for the George Blakey Daughters of the American Revolution, a charter 
member of the D. Rowlett Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas, 
a member of the Bonham Womens' Club, Iris Society, Texas League of 
Women Voters, Poetry Society of Texas, and the Democratic Women's Club 
of Fannin County, and president of the Ivanhoe Community Center. 
Florence also served Fannin County as its treasurer for 28 years.
  Florence is survived by her daughter, Dottie Keahey Davis, 
grandchildren, Leasa Liles, Mitch Scott Davis and his wife, Melissa 
Lance Davis. Florence was also the loving grandmother of 5 great-
grandchildren, and friend to a number of nieces and nephews.
  Florence will be long remembered as a consummate community supporter. 
While she has left her home, her writings will live on as a testament 
to her intelligence and love for the citizens of Fannin County and 
Texas. On behalf of her many friends and fans, I want to take this 
opportunity in the House of Representatives to pay our last respects to 
this beloved woman--Florence Fogle Keahey.




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