[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 111 (Wednesday, July 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1169]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   IN HONOR OF FRANCIS ``FRANK'' BUDD

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in commemoration of the life 
of Mr. Francis ``Frank'' Budd. Mr. Budd, a New Jersey native, passed 
away on April 29, 2014 after an accomplished life.
  Born on July 20, 1939 in Long Branch, New Jersey, Frank Budd was an 
outstanding athlete and graduate of Asbury Park High School and 
Villanova University. He was inducted into the inaugural Villanova Wall 
of Fame in Villanova Stadium on October 7, 1995 and the Frank Budd 
Track and Field Meet at Asbury Park High School is held each year in 
his honor.
  After college, Mr. Budd played for the National Football League and 
the Canadian Football League. Following his football career, Mr. Budd 
worked for the New Jersey Department of Corrections and the Tropicana 
Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
  At one time distinguished as ``the world's fastest human,'' Frank 
Budd was a standout track and field runner. He competed for the United 
States in the 1960 Olympics in Rome, won several individual and team 
championships while at Villanova, and in 1961 broke the 13-year long 
record for the 100-yard dash at 9.2 seconds.
  Mr. Budd leaves behind a loving family, including his wife of 51 
years, Barbara, a son, Frank, Jr., two daughters Kimberly Arzillo and 
Anitra Speight, siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
honoring Frank Budd for his remarkable athletic achievements, his 
legacy to Asbury Park, and his service to his community, state and 
family.

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