[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 170 (Monday, November 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2322]
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                  HONORING THE MEMORY OF RALPH P. HARR

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 5, 2007

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Ralph Harr of Bristol, Tennessee who passed away November 2, 
2007.
  Mr. Harr was born April 4, 1926 to the late William and Addie Cowan 
Harr, and he was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. Ralph 
graduated from Blountville High School and attended King College. He 
served our great Nation in the U.S. Army.
  Ralph was an established businessman. He co-owned and operated 
Bristol Auto Auction for over 48 years.
  Mr. Harr was a dedicated public servant. He served from 1952 until 
2001 as the Clerk and Master of Sullivan County Chancery Court. Ralph 
served as County Commissioner for 30 years and was a member of the 
influential Budget Committee and the Sullivan Partnership Network. It 
was evident to anyone who knew him, he cared for Sullivan County in a 
fashion that is difficult to find.
  As a devoted family man, he will be missed by his wife of 43 years, 
Marjorie Willis Han, son Jon Paul, daughter Jackie, grandchildren, 
nieces, nephews and so many friends.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join me this evening in honoring 
Ralph Harr for his service to this great Nation, commitment to making 
life better for those around him, and love for his family and friends. 
We have lost a tireless leader in the First District, he will be 
greatly missed.

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