[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S9155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF MR. DARYL E. HARMS

   Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to a 
great entrepreneur, Mr. Daryl E. Harms. Daryl, who passed away on July 
9, 2005, led a life of great purpose, from his childhood days in 
Illinois to his time as a businessman in Birmingham, AL. As the son of 
a farmer, Daryl learned the values of hard work, dedication and 
commitment, and he utilized these qualities throughout his life to 
dream big, conquer challenging tasks, and carry out innovative ideas.
  He began his distinguished career, along with his business partner 
Terry W. Johnson, as an industry pioneer in cable television, cellular 
communication and home security in the 1980s and 1990s. At the time of 
his death, he was the chief executive officer of Birmingham-based 
Masada Resource Group. This most recent business venture developed, 
patented and applied new technologies to convert solid wastes to 
renewable biofuels.
  Daryl was featured as the Door-to-Door Billionaire in Fortune Small 
Business magazine for his keen business sense and ability to transform 
a risky venture into success. His fearlessness in business was 
recognized by all who knew him.
  While Daryl was focused on his business ventures, he was deeply 
committed to his community as well. He served at various times on the 
boards of the Alabama Republican Party, the American Cancer Society, 
Magic Moments, and Prescott House. He had a generous spirit and was 
determined to help others not only in his community but throughout the 
State of Alabama.
  I should also say that Daryl distinguished himself in yet another 
way. He was a devoted family man who cherished his wife and children. 
He is survived by his wife Clarissa Busby Harms of Birmingham; his 
daughters Hannah Katherine Harms and Emily Elizabeth Harms of 
Birmingham; his father Walter Edward Harms of Quincy, IL; and his 
brothers, Don Harms of Ursa, IL and Ken Harms of Sutter, IL. He was 
preceded in death by his mother Pauline Eshom Harms of Quincy, IL.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute to Mr. Daryl 
E. Harms. Daryl's entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mind 
distinguishes him as one of American's great businessmen. He will be 
greatly missed by all who knew him.

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