[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 192 (Thursday, December 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3030]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO FLOYD HAYS ELLIS

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
truly remarkable Kentuckian, Floyd Hays Ellis. Over the course of his 
long and storied life as a farmer, soldier, businessman and state 
senator, Bowling Green's favorite son embodied the values of the 
``Greatest Generation'' to which he belonged.
  Generous in the extreme, Ellis was just as thoughtful a legislator as 
he was a friend and father. Known for his winning smile and wry sense 
of humor, he proved to be a canny businessman, as well. He served for 
20 years as the president and CEO of the Warren Rural Electric 
Cooperative Corp., in addition to chairing the boards of Citizens First 
Bank, Trans Financial Bank Corp., Commonwealth Health Corp. and the 
Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives.
  Though many people who enjoy his level of success often sacrifice 
their private lives for the sake of their profession, Floyd never put 
his work before family and friends. To the contrary, Floyd's natural 
sociability and devotion to his loved ones was perhaps his most 
remarkable trait.
  Sadly, on Saturday, December 12, 2009, Floyd Hays Ellis passed away 
in the company of his long-time group of friends and confidants; and 
while Kentucky may never again see one of its finest sons, the evidence 
of his legacy will be visible in the countless lives that he touched.

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