[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 REMEMBERING MR. HOWARD CALVIN EDWARDS

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                            HON. JOHN LEWIS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2015

  Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Howard Calvin 
Edwards. Mr. Edwards served his country in the United States Army, was 
respected in his community, and dedicated his life to his family.
  Mr. Edwards was born on April 24, 1928, the youngest of John and Cora 
Edwards' 10 children, and he grew up in Woodland, North Carolina. He 
loved everything about school and thrived as a student and an athlete. 
He played basketball and ran track, but he found the most success on 
the football gridiron.
  Mr. Edwards continued his education at Virginia State University and 
Howard University. A proud soldier, Mr. Edwards served his country in 
the United States Army and loved the experience of traveling the world. 
After completing his tour, he relocated to the Washington, DC, area to 
be near to his older sister, Mabel. It was here that he met his wife, 
Mary, who was one of his sister's best customers. Their love story was 
one for the ages. He succeeded in his tireless pursuit to earn her hand 
in marriage, and their 53 years of marriage produced three children, 
Kenny, Robert, and Yvette.
  Mr. Edwards retired after many years of working as a guard at the 
National Gallery of Art here in Washington. He also worked for several 
years in security at the YWCA. He will be remembered within the 
community as a man of great dignity and generosity to all who had a 
need. In his signature hat and tie, he stood tall, walked straight, and 
greeted everyone with a broad smile and the love of God. He passed from 
this life on February 10, 2015 at age 86.
  I offer my sincerest condolences to Mr. Edwards' beloved wife, Mary 
Edwards; his son, Bobby; three grandchildren; three great-
grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and 
neighbors. They are all in my thoughts during this very difficult time.

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