[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING CLARENCE TOOD TAYLOR

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the life of Clarence Todd Taylor of Urbana, Illinois. Mr. Taylor has 
been a cornerstone of the Champaign-Urbana community for decades.
  He was born on September 21st, 1961 and found his life's passion only 
a few short years later. That passion, was music.
  Clarence was an avid celloist, pianist, organist, and accompanist.
  He shared his passion and skill with aspiring musicians and singers, 
always desiring to be a strong role model and mentor.
  Clarence was the Minister of Music at Salem Baptist Church and Music 
Director at The Church Of The Living God. He was also involved with the 
Urbana school district and countless other musical groups throughout 
his lifetime.
  He saw music as a way to share and express his love for his savior, 
Jesus Christ.
  Mr. Taylor loved only two things more than music, God and his family. 
He leaves behind a wife and ten wonderful children as well as countless 
other family members and friends.
  In Clarence's obituary it said that Heaven must have needed an 
accompanist. Well, they got a great one. But, Heaven also got a warm, 
humble, and loving man who always put others before himself.
  Clarence will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to his 
family, friends, and community. May God eternally enjoy his music.

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