[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 117 (Monday, September 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S ALVIN HENRY 
                                ENFINGER

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2013

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
life and service of Northwest Florida's Alvin Henry Enfinger, who 
passed away on September 2, 2013. Mr. Enfinger spent his entire life 
serving those around him through his knowledge of medicine and farming 
and his predisposition to help his fellow man.
   Born on September 27, 1925, Mr. Enfinger spent the early years of 
his life working on his family's farm in Chumuckla, Florida. At the age 
of 18, he enlisted in the Navy during World War II. After his military 
service, Mr. Enfinger returned home, married the love of his life Doris 
Gillman and looked toward his professional future.
   Mr. Enfinger graduated from Auburn University in 1951 and then 
decided to pursue his chosen profession of pharmacy. Only three years 
into his practice, Mr. Enfinger opened his own pharmacy in West 
Pensacola named A & E Pharmacy, which is now Northwest Florida's 
oldest, continuously family-owned and operated pharmacy. A & E Pharmacy 
has been very successful throughout its nearly 60 years of operation, 
at one time being the largest pharmacy in Pensacola. Whereas the Gulf 
Coast has seen an influx of large chain pharmacies as most other areas 
of the country have over the years, A & E Pharmacy remains a local 
treasure in our community thanks to Mr. Enfinger's strong leadership.
   Mr. Enfinger never veered too far from his upbringing on a farm or 
from his will to serve the people of Northwest Florida. In 1970, he 
began raising Red Angus Cattle, a mission that earned him significant 
recognition for his success and a term as President of The Southeastern 
Red Angus Association. He was also instrumental in preserving the Coon 
Hill Cemetery for many years: raising money for its support, restoring 
its grounds, and acting as steward of the cemetery's history for the 
entire community. We were very fortunate to have such a talented man as 
a friend, neighbor, and tireless servant to our community.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to honor the life of Mr. Alvin Enfinger. My wife Vicki and I 
offer our prayers and sincerest condolences to his five children, Art 
Enfinger, Rhonda Enfinger, David Enfinger, Beth Orr, and Jan Herrera; 
eleven grandchildren; and eighteen great grandchildren. He will truly 
be missed.

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