[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   HONORING LARRY GODWIN, A FRIEND, COMMUNITY LEADER AND TRUE PATRIOT

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Larry Godwin, a 
wonderful friend of nearly four decades.
  Larry lost his most recent battle with cancer on Thursday, April 12, 
2012. With his passing, his family lost someone they loved, our 
community lost a leader and our country lost a true patriot.
  It was my good fortune to have met Larry when we were active in the 
Winter Park Jaycees and in other community activities nearly 40 years 
ago. When you met Larry Godwin, you knew you were talking to someone 
with purpose, determination and principle. Successful in real estate, 
he also made his mark in politics and never paused in his commitment to 
good government. As a successful entrepreneur, he was part of that 
special formula that allowed Larry and our nation to be successful and 
great.
  During one of his early visits to Washington for cancer treatment, I 
still remember his determination to fight on and survive that most 
dreaded and cruel disease. I will remember his faith, his love of 
family and that impish grin that, if you knew Larry, was never to be 
forgotten. So today, along with, I know, dozens of former Winter Park 
Jaycee buddies, we all salute and say a fond farewell to a special 
friend.
  Mr. Speaker, today, April 19, 2012, in honor of Larry Godwin's 
memory, service to our nation and final services, I have asked the 
Architect of the Capitol to fly an American Flag over the U.S. Capitol 
Building.
  Finally, to his family and especially his son Robbie, I extend my 
very deepest sympathy. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
the life and memory of Larry Godwin.

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