[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 192 (Thursday, December 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3033]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         THE LOSS OF JACK PEEL

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                           HON. KATHY CASTOR

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of a 
brave American veteran and a great Floridian, Jack Peel, who passed 
away on November 29, 2009.
  Mr. Peel was a native Floridian, born in Chipley, and a graduate of 
Chipley High School. He served his country for four years in the Navy 
where he made lifelong friends with his fellow sailors. He then joined 
the Air Force where he remained for the next 26 years and retired as 
master sergeant.
  After retirement from the military, Mr. Peel and his beloved wife 
Lynette made their home in Bay Crest Park in Hillsborough County, 
Tampa. There he dedicated his time to public service. He served as 
president of the Bay Crest Park Civic Association, an active member of 
the Town N Country Alliance, a Catholic Church community volunteer and 
advocate. Jack Peel had a talent for persuading his neighbors, 
policymakers, and the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners to 
beautify and enhance Bay Crest and Town N Country. He and Lynette and 
the outstanding Town N Country community activists worked diligently to 
improve our community. For his dedication to service, the Civic 
Association completed Peel Park in December 2009 in honor of Mr. Peel.
  Madam Speaker, Jack Peel will be greatly missed. For all who love our 
community, be inspired by Jack Peel's dedication and service.

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