[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 86 (Friday, June 24, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF CHARLES C. BARR

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 23, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Charles C. 
Barr, former president of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau. On June 
17, 2005, Charles Barr died of cancer at Dominican Hospital in Santa 
Cruz at the age of 81. Mr. Barr is survived by his wife Patricia; 
daughters Candy, Katherine, and Patricia; and his sons Chuck, Peter, 
Jeffrey, and Jonathan.
  Charles C. Barr was born in Natick, MA on January 23, 1924. He was a 
third generation carnation grower, and pioneered the commercialization 
of miniature carnations in the United States. He joined the Navy and 
served our country in the capacity of a pilot on an aircraft carrier 
during WWII. In 1963 he moved his wife and seven children to 
Watsonville, CA and became a valuable member of the community.
  Mr. Barr served as the President of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau 
from 1968-69 as well as the president of the American Carnation 
Society. Mr. Barr also resided on the Pajaro Dunes Homeowners 
Association Board of Directors, and was the president of the 
Watsonville Rotary Club as well as the vice-president of the 
Watsonville Bank of America.
  Mr. Speaker, I am joined by Mr. Barr's family and friends to honor 
his life and contributions to the community. His leadership and love of 
the community serve as a model for all citizens.

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