[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 2 (Friday, January 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E12]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO HARVEY CHRISTIE

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 4, 2007

  Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Harvey 
Christie, better known to people across West Virginia as Chef Harv. 
Chef Harv was tragically killed at age 42 in a car accident near 
Romney, West Virginia on December 1, 2006. He is survived by his wife 
Christy and two children.
  Chef Harv traveled across West Virginia, as a caterer, as the host of 
``West Virginia Cooks'', a Public Broadcasting cooking show, and as a 
champion for local agriculture products in our state.
  Chef Harv never stopped promoting West Virginia's small farmers and 
food products. Whether it was catering a community dinner or visiting 
4-H camp, he inspired a love for our state's agriculture goods to 
countless people.
  Each year Chef Harv made the trip to Washington to remind members of 
Congress of the importance of supporting our local farmers. On each 
trip he cooked for ``A Taste of the Virginias'' held in a House office 
building--providing a meal made entirely from items grown in West 
Virginia or Virginia.
  The amazing food Chef Harv prepared, like his award winning ``Harv's 
Hot Pepper Jelly'' was matched only by his outgoing, engaging 
personality that was an inspiration to those around him. West 
Virginia's agriculture community has suffered a tremendous loss with 
his passing, and he will be missed by countless friends across our 
state.
  On January 13, Chef Harv's family and friends will gather to remember 
a life that ended much too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with his 
wife, children, and all of his friends and family during this difficult 
time.

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