[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING LOUIS LAFAYETTE HUNTLEY

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor a great man 
whose life represents an American success story. Sadly, Louis Lafayette 
Huntley passed away, but he left behind a legacy of service for 
generations to follow. Mr. Huntley's life is a testament to commitment, 
faith and perseverance.
  Louis Huntley grew up in a large family in Northeast Florida where he 
learned from his parents the hard work it takes to be successful in 
life. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Army for one year 
and after graduating from the University of Florida in 1950, he 
committed himself to over 40 years of service, first to the Florida 
National Guard and later to the Army Reserve until he retired as a 
Colonel in 1991.
  In that same period, Mr. Huntley's distinguished himself in the 
Florida business community, going out on his own and starting his own 
business. By the time he sold it in 1990, Huntley's Jiffy Stores, Inc. 
had amassed 342 locations across Florida and Southeast Georgia. The 
success of his business endeavors was truly earned. This success 
translated into politics where he served as president of the Clay 
County Chamber of Commerce and as a Florida State Representative from 
1964 to 1966.
  Mr. Huntley's largest accomplishments, however, can be attributed to 
what he gave back to his family and community. Mr. Huntley was a great 
family man, with a loving wife, Mary, by his side for over a half-
century. Together, they raised three children, Ward, Frank and Edith, 
who along with their nine grandchildren will carry on his legacy for 
generations to come. He loved to keep active with charities like the 
Boy Scouts of America and Rotary International, where he had a perfect 
attendance record for decades. He was also a man of deep Christian 
faith who employed his strong family values in his professional and 
personal life.
  Mr. Huntley's life was successful not only because of his hard work 
and determination, but because he cared so much about those around him. 
Through innovation and leadership, he was able to create so much in his 
professional life, yet he still found time be a loving father and 
husband. He earned the respect and friendship from those that knew him; 
he will truly be missed.
  I would like to send my condolences to his family and those mourning 
his loss. Although he will be greatly missed, his story will live on 
for others to follow.

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