[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 163 (Friday, December 10, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S8784]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING CHARLES RAY CARR

 Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I wish to pay tribute to Charles 
Carr, who passed away on December 2, 2010, following a life dedicated 
to service, family, and his community. He was a personal friend and, 
along with his family, I mourn his passing.
  A native of Blount County, AL, Charles was a graduate of Oneonta High 
School and Snead State Junior College. After earning his bachelor's and 
master's degree in education from Auburn University, Charles began his 
distinguished career as an educator in the Blount County public 
schools. Later, he taught at Snead State Junior College and Wallace 
State Community College. Charles was a well-liked and admired educator 
by his former colleagues and students.
  After serving 13 years in the classroom, his love of teaching and 
public service led him to Alabama's State capitol where he served on 
the staff and in the cabinet for Governors George Wallace and Guy Hunt 
as the director of postsecondary education. There, he also served as a 
mentor to many of those who would cross his path and give a helping 
hand to those who felt they did not have a voice. In doing so, he built 
a wide network of friends across the State.
  After leaving the government to work as a private consultant, Charles 
joined Community Bank. Later, in 2002, he became the executive director 
of the Blount County-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce, a position that 
brought him joy and satisfaction. He was deeply committed to his 
community and I know that he enjoyed promoting it through his position 
with the chamber.
  While Charles had great success in his career, he was first and 
foremost a family man. He was devoted to his cherished wife and son and 
enjoyed spending time with his extended family. He is survived by his 
wife Brenda Maynor Carr of Union Grove; son Jonathan Elliott Carr of 
Washington, DC; and two brothers, Jim Carr of Oneonta and Ken Carr of 
Houston, TX.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and honoring the life 
of my friend, Charles Carr. He will be greatly missed by all who knew 
him.

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