[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 30 (Monday, February 27, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H952]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLIE PEAVYHOUSE

  (Mr. FLEISCHMANN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
great man who lived in my district.
  Charlie Peavyhouse was born in Detroit and raised in Rhea County, 
Tennessee. A committed Methodist, Charlie earned his associates degree 
from Tennessee Wesleyan College and maintained a lifelong relationship 
with the institution. He also received degrees from East Tennessee 
State University and Vanderbilt.
  After completing his education, Charlie went to work as a teacher and 
principal. Charlie touched many young lives in his career as an 
educator, which included serving as principal at Bachman and Falling 
Water Elementary until his retirement in 1990.
  I got to know Charlie Peavyhouse through his work in local politics. 
Charlie was always a presence, whether as the Hamilton County 
Republican chair, a campaign manager, or a delegate to the Republican 
National Convention. He also served as Tennessee's wildlife 
commissioner under two Governors.
  Last April, I joined many in Chattanooga to pay tribute to a man who 
inspired so many to serve. I was honored to call him my mentor.
  Charlie passed away February 19 and is survived by his wife, Eula 
Mae, and daughters, Jane and Carol.

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