[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 126 (Thursday, October 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO COY DEAN FORTSON

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 6, 2004

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Coy Dean 
Fortson who regretfully passed away recently. A life-long resident of 
Berrien County, Michigan, Coy was a dedicated family man whose 
extensive charity and dedication to local individuals and the community 
as a whole made southwest Michigan an even greater place to live and 
grow.
  Coy valiantly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the 
Korean War, and was a member of the Air Force Reserves for more than 30 
years. Over his inspiring career at the Whirlpool Corporation, Coy 
helped to improve the lives of countless individuals who had the 
fortune of crossing his path. There is no question that Coy's passion 
for the betterment of our corner of Michigan will be greatly missed. He 
undoubtedly touched many lives as a member of Berrien County's FEMA 
Emergency Planning and Response Team. Coy also served on the Board of 
Directors for the local public library, where he spent many hours 
volunteering in order to expand the availability of educational 
resources for our extended community.
  On behalf of the Sixth District of Michigan, our prayers and sincere 
regards go out to Coy's family and friends--he will certainly be deeply 
missed.

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