[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 9 (Wednesday, February 2, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO MR. EDWARD MALCOLM CHAPMAN

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                         HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 2005

  Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mourn the death and celebrate the 
life of Mr. Edward Malcolm Chapman.
  Edward Malcolm Chapman was born in Greenwich, Connecticut to Malcolm 
and Jessie Chapman on December 14, 1942.
  While growing up in Greenwich, Ed attended the Greenwich school 
system. He was a member of the high school choir, played in the band 
where he was the first student to go Allstate in their freshman year. 
He attended Bethal A.M.E. Church where he sang in the choir. He 
graduated from Westchester Business School and graduated with a degree 
in Business and attended music school in Stamford, Connecticut.
  Eddie entered the work force at a young age. He held several 
positions in the work force from the technological end to the 
consultive; Bunker Ramo; Perkin Elmer; and Digital Equipment 
Corporation. He spent the last nine years of his career at Drake Beam 
Morin, ``DBM'' becoming a very present part of the lives of many 
displaced individuals, consulting and encouraging them to be ever 
faithful in their present journey.
  In keeping a rhythm with all life's great gifts, Ed was able to hit 
the golf course before photographing his five grandchildren, in the 
middle of preparing egg rolls in the wok to the melodious sounds of 
Stan Getz, all while hearing, listening, and understanding the problems 
of others.
  He openly received the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ into his life in 
1997 while attending Full Harvest International Church under Bishop 
Clarence E. McClendon. He was baptized in the summer of 2002, and 
excitedly proclaimed the Word of God with every opportunity. It is Ed's 
fondest wish that we continue to convey the Gospel throughout the 
world.
  He is survived by his wife, Pamela Chapman; his parents, Malcolm and 
Jessie Chapman; his children, Darlene, Kimberly, Darrin, and Jamal; his 
brother, Arnold; his sisters, Deborah and Diane; his five 
grandchildren, Olivia, Austin, Karl, Lauryn, and Xavier; and a host of 
family and friends.
  Ed's giving and loving spirit lives on through all who survive him 
and his presence though never forgotten will often be missed.

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