[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 92 (Friday, June 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1212-E1213]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF JESSE OTIS BEALL

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2011

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to Jesse 
Otis Beall of DeBary, Florida who passed away on Thursday, June 16, 
2011.
  It was my honor and privilege to have known Jesse who, as the 
``unofficial'' historian for the City of DeBary, has been involved in 
city events and organizations since moving there following his service 
in the Navy during World War II.
  More than his service to our nation, we can never repay or adequately 
recognize the sacrifice Jesse, his wife, Arbutus, and his family made 
with the loss of their son and loved one, Charles Richard Beall.
  Their son was killed while serving in Vietnam in 1968. It was my 
honor to help grant Jesse Beall's request to have our main 
transportation artery through DeBary, Florida named in his son Charles 
Richard Beall's name. I will never forget the day I stood with Jesse as 
work crews placed that sign honoring his son on that DeBary 
thoroughfare. Jesse was a patriot and an American Father who we will 
always remember and hold dearly in our hearts.
  Jesse loved the outdoors and could often be found hunting, fishing or 
even wrangling alligators. But most of all, Jessie loved his adopted 
home of DeBary. As the town's historian, Mr. Beall often found himself 
the collector of all things DeBary. Members of the community would 
often transfer to him possessions or other items they found knowing 
that Mr. Beall would keep them for posterity sake. His collection 
continues a reminder of our area's past and proud history on which 
Jesse left an indelible mark.
  Jesse is survived by his wife of 54 years, Arbutus; his son Roger; 
his daughter Rebecca Genest; his brother Gene; five granddaughters; and 
one great-granddaughter. To them, we offer our deepest sympathy and 
condolences. Jesse also had a daughter, Rochelle, who passed away in 
2003 and his son, Charles, who was killed while serving in the Vietnam 
War and for whom U.S. 17-92 in DeBary is named.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize Jesse Beall's 
contributions to our nation and the great State of Florida. I ask all 
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives of the 112th Congress to 
join me in remembering this great American.

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