[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 157 (Tuesday, October 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2642]
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               IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF MR. LEA FITE

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 27, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I would like to request the 
House's attention today to pay recognition to the memory of my friend, 
Mr. Lea Fite, of Jacksonville, Alabama.
  Mr. Fite was born in Anniston, Alabama, and was later married to 
Judy. They were blessed with four children, Laurie, Wes, Trae and 
Jared. Lea attended Jacksonville University and owned several 
supermarkets across Calhoun County.
  Mr. Fite was elected to the Calhoun County Commission in 1998 and 
then to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2002. He served 
tirelessly on behalf of his constituents in the 40th District.
  Mr. Fite unexpectedly passed away on October 26, 2009. He will be 
sorely missed, but remembered as a man who gave selflessly for his 
fellow Alabamians. He was a man of principle, of dignity, and a true 
American and Alabamian who was always willing to lend a hand whenever 
needed.

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