[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 61 (Friday, May 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF STEPHEN SCOTT FEREBEE, JR.

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                           HON. LARRY KISSELL

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 6, 2011

  Mr. KISSELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Stephen Ferebee, 
Jr., a veteran and patriot, a leader in architecture, a champion for 
education and a remarkable contributor to the betterment of North 
Carolina.
  On June 6, 1944, as a paratrooper with the 506th Parachute Infantry 
Regiment, Stephen jumped into France on D-Day. He was wounded near 
Carentan, France, and evacuated to England where Stephen met Mary, his 
wife of 61 years. Although Stephen would leave active service, he 
remained in the active Reserves. Rising to the rank of Major General, 
from December of 1969 through December of 1976, Stephen commanded the 
108th Division with units across North and South Carolina. Stephen 
retired from the active Army Reserve in 1976, yet his selfless service 
continued. An ambassador for the community, Stephen served in a 
multitude of prestigious and vitally important roles in support of the 
community.
  These positions included: President, Charlotte East Rotary, 1997-
1998; Vice President, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, 1975-76; Board 
Member, United Community Services, Charlotte, 1977-1982; Board Member, 
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, 1998-2001; Board Member, Opera 
Carolina, 1988-1991; President, North Carolina State University Alumni 
Association, 1980-1981, Board of Directors, 1975-1977; Member, 
Chancellor's Search Committee, North Carolina State University, 1981-
1982; President, North Carolina Design Foundation, North Carolina State 
University, 1966-1968 and 1977-1978; Chair, Special Committee of the 
North Carolina Chapter, AIA, for the establishment of a new College of 
Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1965-
1969; Chair, Advisory Council, College of Architecture, UNC Charlotte, 
1965-1969; Member, Dean's Search Committee, College of Architecture, 
UNC Charlotte, 1975-1976; Member, NAAB Special Committee to review and 
revise Architectural Accreditation Criteria and Procedures, 1982-1983; 
Member, Advisory Committee to NC Department of Community Colleges to 
assist in establishment of architectural technology curricula in North 
Carolina Community Colleges and Technical Institutes, 1965-1967.
  Stephen's personal impact within the architectural profession 
represents a remarkable and unmatched legacy of selfless service. 
Stephen's contributions to the advancement of community, education, and 
architecture have impacted countless others. Stephen was a man who 
inspired others by leading through example and his life was a 
commendable example for future generations of architects, community 
leaders, and educators.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life and work of 
Stephen Scott Ferebee, Jr.

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