[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1985]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING CLARENCE EDWARD STANFORD, SR., ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish a happy 
birthday to one of Northwest Florida's true patriarchs, Clarence Edward 
Stanford, Sr., who celebrated his 80th birthday on November 13, 2004.
  Ed Stanford has led a distinguished life beginning with his service 
to the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II. After his tour of duty Ed 
moved to Pensacola in 1953 and has continued to share his patriotism 
with the citizens of Northwest Florida. In 1961, Ed successfully 
developed a million dollar general insurance agency, where he worked 
full-time until his retirement in 1979.
  Those who really know Ed have elected him President of the Pensacola 
Kiwanis Club, Christian Business Men's Committee, his local PTA, the 
Easter Seal Society of Northwest Florida, the Independent Insurance 
Agent of Pensacola, and the Industrial Toastmasters. He also served as 
a Commissioner to the NW Florida Housing Authority, as a Trustee to 
Florida Baptist Children's Home, served on the Board of Directors for 
the Waterfront Rescue Mission, and on the Board of Missions for 
Southern Baptist of Florida. As an active member of the community, Ed 
earned the respect of citizens and had a new found love for Northwest 
Florida.
  In addition to giving of himself and his time in the interest of the 
greater good, Ed served 12 years on the Escambia County School Board, 
for 2 years as Vice-Chairman and 2 years as Chairman. As a school board 
member, Ed gave over a thousand motivational talks to Escambia County 
students. During his last 10 years in office, he visited every sixth 
grade class in the county. The students listened and responded to his 
lessons of achievement. Ed's sense of humor and ability to motivate 
young people made these visits a true success.
  During his distinguished career, Ed has received a number of 
recognitions for service to his community. He was honored with the 1988 
``God in Government'' award, and in the same year also received a 
special award from the Escambia Search and Rescue for 10 years of fund 
raising. Additionally, the Parent Teacher Association of six local 
schools honored him in 1988 with a PTA lifetime Membership award. He 
continues to serve his community by sitting on the Board of Directors 
of the West Florida Blood Bank and on the Board for the Foundation for 
Excellence in Education. Ed is deserving of these awards because of his 
dedication, hard work, and positive attitude he brings to everyone he 
meets.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. Congress, I extend to this special 
man warm birthday greetings and wishes of many more to come. I offer my 
sincere thanks for all he has done for Northwest Florida.

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