[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 139 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S12057]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          OBRA S. KERNODLE III

 Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I rise today to reflect on the 
loss of my good friend, Obra Kernodle. Obra recently suffered a fatal 
heart attack while in Cancun, Mexico, celebrating his daughter's 
wedding. The Kernodle family has suffered a tremendous loss, and I 
offer them my condolences and deepest sympathy in this difficult time.
  I was introduced to Obra during my 2000 Senate campaign. He was a 
bright, resourceful and wonderful person, and I remained in contact 
with him ever since.
  Using his bipartisan negotiating skills to render change, Obra became 
one of Philadelphia's most influential African American leaders. As a 
politically active Philadelphia lawyer who most recently served as 
general counsel to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, Obra actively 
served his community. Obra was also a member of the Pennsylvania 
Convention Center board.
  His kind disposition and generous heart attracted people from both 
sides of the aisle, and he will never be forgotten. My thoughts and 
prayers are with the Kernodle family during the days and months 
ahead.

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