[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 83 (Tuesday, June 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING DR. THOMAS CHAFER PRINCE, JR.

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2012

  Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to honor one of 
the most well-known and selfless men in my District. Dr. Thomas Chafer 
Prince, Jr. passed away recently at the age of 85.
  Dr. Prince was a well-known physician and surgeon in my District for 
64 years, and he undoubtedly touched the lives of thousands of people 
in many positive ways.
  He also served his country admirably in the Korean war in the United 
States Air Force and continued to fly throughout his life.
  One of his favorite activities was to sing in a barbershop quartet 
called The Dignitaries, which was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
  He was also a family man with a deep faith in God who studied 
biblical prophecy and was scheduled to preach at Harvest Christian 
Fellowship the week he passed away.
  I offer my condolences to his wife, Gail; children, Thomas, III, 
Gayle, Gary, and Steven; nine grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues and other readers of the Record to 
join me in celebrating the remarkable life of Dr. Thomas Chafer Prince, 
Jr.
  I can think of no more fitting tribute to Dr. Prince than to request 
the proclamation by Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett honoring his life be 
reprinted into the Record.

         A Proclamation on Behalf of the People of Knox County

       By His Honor The Mayor Tim Burchett To Publicly Recognize


                IN MEMORY OF THOMAS C. PRINCE, JR. M.D.

       Whereas; On October 9, 2011, at the age of 85, Thomas C. 
     Prince, Jr. passed away; and
       Whereas; He graduated from Knoxville High School at the age 
     of 15, the University of Tennessee at age 17 and the 
     University of Tennessee Medical School at Memphis at age 19. 
     Dr. Prince began practicing medicine at the age of 21 and 
     practiced for 64 years until his death; and
       Whereas; He served in the United States Air Force as a 
     flight surgeon in the Korean War. Dr. Price sang with his 
     barber shop quartet, The Dignitaries, and was inducted into 
     the Hall of Fame. He served as a physician for the University 
     of Tennessee track teams under coaches Rohe and Huntsman. He 
     was an avid runner and outdoorsman who taught bible classes 
     and was a student of the scripture; and
       Whereas; He was dedicated to his wife and four children; 
     and
       Whereas; Knox County wishes to memorialize Thomas Chafer 
     Prince, Jr. M.D. for his lifetime of service and achievement.
       Now, Therefore, I, Mayor Tim Burchett, Knox County Mayor do 
     hereby proclaim this day in memory of Thomas C. Prince, Jr. 
     M.D.
       In Knox County, and urge all citizens to join in this 
     observance.

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