[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 120 (Thursday, September 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1300-E1301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share in the great sadness of 
my colleagues as we mourn the passing of former Florida Congressman E. 
Clay Shaw, Jr., who passed away on September 10, 2013.
  I would like to first express my condolences to Clay's beloved wife 
of 53 years, Emilie; his children Emilie ``Mimi'' Shaw Carter (Jim), 
Jennifer Shaw Wilder (Greg), E. Clay Shaw III (Heather) and John 
Charles ``J.C.'' Shaw (Angela) and his 15 grandchildren. We extend our 
deepest sympathies to the family during this

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difficult time and hope that some solace may be found in the 
appreciation of a grateful nation for their husband, father and 
grandfather's service and sacrifice.
  I have had the privilege and honor of knowing Clay for over four 
decades. Devout in his commitment to public service and with faith in 
God and country, Clay heeded the call to public office in the 1960s 
when he first served as the assistant city attorney for Fort 
Lauderdale. He would later serve as chief city prosecutor, associate 
municipal judge, city commissioner, vice mayor and mayor for his city 
which he held so dear.
  In 1980, Clay was elected to the U.S. Congress to represent the 15th 
District of Florida. His service spanned more than a quarter of a 
century, and I firmly believe that future generations and history will 
remember our colleague as a dedicated public servant who conducted 
himself with a tremendous sense of higher purpose and compassion for 
those he represented.
  During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Clay championed 
vital reforms to welfare, Social Security and other government programs 
to ensure every American had the opportunity to succeed. He worked 
tirelessly to preserve the Florida Everglades, a great national 
treasure, for future generations.
  A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he truly made an 
indelible mark on his family, community and our country. E. Clay Shaw, 
Jr., stood for integrity, compassion and public service and through 
that principled dedication, he leaves a proud and distinguished legacy. 
I join my Florida colleagues and all Members of Congress in expressing 
our sympathy to the Shaw Family and our appreciation for sharing their 
loved one with us over these past years in Congress.

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