[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN MEMORIAL OF DONALD N. BUIE

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2007

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of 
Donald N. Buie of Sanford, North Carolina, who died Monday, May 7, 
2007. In his passing I lost a good friend, and North Carolina lost one 
of its most outstanding citizens and a man who was instrumental in his 
church, community, county, and State.
  One of the area's most beloved men, my friend Don, passed away 
peacefully with his family by his side following a brief battle with 
Creutzfeldt Jakob disease, a rare degenerative neurological disorder. 
He was only 63, Don loved hunting, raising beagles, barbecuing, and 
shagging the night away,
  Don was a native of Western Harnett County and graduated from 
Benhaven High School in 1961. In 1965 Don received his undergraduate 
degree from East Carolina University in Physical Education and 
completed his master's degree from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1971, Don taught 
school in both Harnett and Lee County for 6 years. During this time, he 
coached basketball, baseball, and football. In 1973, he began working 
at Central Carolina Community College. During his tenure at CCCC, Don 
was very active in expanding its curriculum, finding new talent and 
bringing culture in Lee, Harnett, and Chatham Counties. Don retired 
from CCCC in 2002 as the Dean of Continuing Education.
  Don served Lee County in many capacities, and when he joined an 
organization he typically became the leader. Don was the chairman of 
the Lee County Democratic party where he helped lead us to victory in 
past elections. He was also past president and member of the Sanford 
Rotary Club, past president and member of the Lee County Wildlife Club, 
the past president of the Lee County Farm Bureau, and a host of others. 
Don is survived by his lovely wife of 38 years, Jeanne Johnson Buie, 
and their three children Melanie Hawes, Dixie Simpson, and David Buie.
  Madam Speaker, Donald Buie used every minute of his long and 
productive life to make the world a better place. He was a respected 
and successful coach, a dedicated public servant, and a great North 
Carolinian. It is fitting that we honor him and his family today.

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