[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E403]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


          A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF PETER SCOTT CARTER

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2013

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Peter Scott Carter, an 
extraordinary man who died of a tragic accident at his home on March 7, 
2013, at the age of 70. He was a proud Los Gatan, a loving husband, a 
devoted father and grandfather, a bon vivant, a lover of cooking, wine, 
music, and politics, but most of all he loved people. He was witty, 
worldly, a successful advertising executive, an accomplished 
photographer and a mentor to many.
  Peter was born in San Diego on February 20, 1943. His family moved to 
Santa Clara in 1957, and he graduated from Bellarmine College 
Preparatory School and Georgetown University. He was an active member 
of the Los Gatos Music and Arts Committee and a member of the San Jose 
Rotary Club. Known as a pillar of the community, he was the founder and 
mainstay of the Los Gatos Social Club, a group that meets on Wednesdays 
for cocktails and dinner.
  I was honored last year to be the beneficiary of Peter's invitation 
to his home to meet the Los Gatos Social Club, where I met a cross 
section of the community. Scott Carter wrote fondly about that meeting 
. . . one I shall cherish all the days of my life.
  The words written by Peter's son Scott and published online in the 
Los Gatos Patch paint a vivid picture of this vibrant, dynamic man:

       My Father enjoyed politics, and while he wasn't shy about 
     blasting the Democratic Party for this or that, it never 
     stopped him from supporting the candidate that he thought was 
     going to do the most good for the community.
       When Los Gatos was redistricted from Mike Honda to Anna 
     Eshoo, he was able to get both Members to spend the evening 
     with the Los Gatos Social Club for a Passing of the Torch 
     party. He told me that he and Representative Eshoo closed 
     Chicago Steak and Fish that night, talking long past everyone 
     else's departure.
       He cared deeply about his family. His grandchildren were 
     the apple of his eye. Grandpa's house was filled with candy, 
     all of it bowls that can be reached by any child old enough 
     to walk. While he was always a happy person, the joy on his 
     face as he was spoiling the girls was unmatched. As much as 
     he loved throwing a party, I know that he loved taking them 
     to Powell's and giving them presents even more.
       His love for Dennise was obvious to us all. A woman who 
     shares his passion for giving to others and caring for the 
     community, she has dedicated most of her life to starting and 
     growing nonprofits. She is probably the only person on the 
     planet willing and capable of being the hostess as often as 
     he wanted to be the host. She brought tremendous joy to my 
     father's life, and words will never express the feelings of 
     gratitude and love that I feel for her.

  Peter Carter leaves his wife Dennise McNulty Carter, his sons Scott 
and Shawn, and four grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life 
lived well by Peter Carter, and for his great contributions to his 
community and our country. He will be remembered and missed by all who 
had the good fortune to know him, and I count myself among that 
privileged group. Today, the entire House of Representatives extends 
our most sincere condolences to Dennise Carter, to Peter's sons, his 
grandchildren and his entire family.

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