[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 47 (Monday, March 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     HONORING THE MEMORY OF JACK SMITH FRIEND OF THE FIRST DISTRICT

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 19, 2007

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the memory and life of Jack Smith, a friend of the First Congressional 
District of Tennessee, who passed away March 15, 2007.
  Jack Smith lived a life of service, entrepreneurship, and was known 
by all for his compassion to all those around him.
  He was married to Jewell ``Judy'' Garland for 56 years, who preceded 
him in death in 2003. They had one son, two daughters, and six grand 
children.
  Jack graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1942, with a degree in 
electrical engineering. He served this great nation for seven years of 
active duty in the U.S. Navy.
  In 1954, Jack Smith started his first ``Piggly Wiggly'' grocery 
store, which would grow into a modern-day grocery store empire of 95 
``Food City'' stores throughout Southwest Virginia, Tennessee and 
Kentucky. He served as Chief Executive Officer until passing the torch 
to his son, Steven C. Smith, in 2001.
  He received numerous community involvement awards through his 
prestigious career. Jack Smith received: 1996 Grocer of the Year, 
Junior Achievement Tri-Cities TN/VA Business Hall of Fame Laureate in 
1999 and ``The 2002 Clarence G. Adamy ``Great America'' Award.
  The ``Food City'' Stores engage in community enhancing programs like 
``Apples for the Students'', which provides much needed resources to 
schools throughout across the First District and beyond.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join me this evening in offering 
our sympathies to the family and friends of Jack Smith. He was a 
dedicated family man, a true friend of the First District, and 
entrepreneur.
  His service is greatly treasured, and he will be deeply missed.

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