[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 93 (Tuesday, July 12, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1460]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 ON THE PASSING OF CLIFFORD W. BARNHART

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 12, 2005

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I 
rise today to recognize the passing of Clifford W. Barnhart. Mr. 
Barnhart had a tremendous impact in my district over his tenure as 
editor of the Pensacola News Journal and as an appointed Escambia 
County Commissioner.
  A native of New Alexandria, PA who began his career in Pittsburgh, he 
was already a seasoned newspaper man when he arrived in Pensacola. Not 
only was he respected for his business acumen, but he was also admired 
for his service to community, whether in the form of supporting local 
sporting events for youngsters or making sure that readers were always 
well informed. When Hurricane Frederic, a dangerous Category 3 storm 
hit the Gulf Coast in 1979, Mr. Barnhart managed to get the paper on 
the street the very next morning.
  When Governor Jeb Bush needed to replace four elected county 
commissioners who had been removed from office because of scandal, Mr. 
Barnhart was one of the people that he knew could be trusted to restore 
integrity to the position. Even though he had been retired from the 
Pensacola News Journal for 18 years, Mr. Barnhart gladly stepped 
forward to serve his community.
  My prayers go out to Clifford's wife Zee, his son Scott Barnhart, his 
daughters Bonnie Mae Barnhart and Sue Glenn, and all others who mourn 
the loss of this great man. He loved his family as they loved him, and 
his loss will have a vast impact on so many.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it is with no 
small amount of sorrow that I tell of the passing of Clifford Barnhart 
from this world, and his family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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