[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 192 (Thursday, December 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3025]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF EDWARD ALLEN POPE

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
accomplishments of Edward Allen Pope of Amarillo and life-long resident 
of Dallas, who died at the age of 85 on October 29, 2009.
  Ed was born October 31, 1923 to Gertrude Milam and Edward G. Pope. 
After graduating from Crozier Tech High School in 1942, he joined the 
U.S. Navy and earned the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He served during 
World War II and the Korean Conflict as a naval aviator. He received 
The China Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the 
Naval Reserve Medal. After Naval retirement, he became an electrician 
for Ling, Oliver and O'Dwyer, working there until his retirement in 
1989.
  In December 1947, he married Virginia Shelly, and they would have 
celebrated 62 years together this year as man and wife. He was a great 
``in-law'', loving Virginia's family as his own. Ed was a family man--a 
great father of strong faith and conviction. He was a faithful member 
of Christ Church in Dallas, serving on their Vestry as Junior Warden 
for 35 years. He loved unconditionally and he loved a good time. His 
rule in life was ``the more the merrier'' and he was the leader and 
planner for hunting, skiing and boating excursions and many family 
outings. He was an inquisitive, generous, tender-hearted, gentle man 
loved by all who knew him.
  Ed is survived by his wife, Virginia; a brother, Norman Pope of 
Austin; a daughter, Janace Pope Ponder of Amarillo and her husband, 
David; his daughter in-law Debby Pope; his grandchildren, Paige Garmon, 
Abby Mitchell, Carmen Juckett and Courtney Pope; and great 
grandchildren, Michael Clouse, Peyton Garmon, Madison Garmon, Shelby 
Garmon, Kaylee Mitchell and Jacob Juckett; as well as nieces, nephews 
and many close friends and other family members. He was preceded in 
death by his parents and his son, Joseph Pope. Madam Speaker, I ask 
those present today to join me in honoring the life of this great 
American, Edward Allen Pope.

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