[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E601]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE LEGACY OF JOHN KELLY HARRIS

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                           HON. ALAN GRAYSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 2015

  Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and legacy of 
John Kelly Harris, who recently passed away at the age of 61. A 
respected leader in Central Florida, John will be remembered for his 
enthusiastic involvement in our community.
  John was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. He graduated from the 
University of Kentucky with a BA in Elementary/Special Education and 
from Troy State University with a Masters in Public Administration.
  John had a very active professional, political, and civic life. He 
worked for the Orange County Florida government for over 22 years. John 
was well known throughout Orange County as a community builder and for 
his ability to connect people. Some of his favorite projects included 
the Orange County Targeted Community Initiatives in South Apopka, 
Holden Heights, and Englewood. He also helped build the Taft Community 
Center.
  The founding president of the Rotary Club of Lake Nona and a Rotary 
International Paul Harris Fellow, John was always civically involved. 
He was active with the Greater Apopka Habitat for Humanity, Anthony 
House Homeless Shelter, American Society for Public Administration, 
Tiger Bay Club, County Watch, and countless other neighborhood, 
nonprofit, and community efforts.
  John loved photography, telling jokes, and helping people. He leaves 
behind his wife and best friend, Susan Denton Harris, and his beloved 
daughter, Lee Collier Harris.
  John Kelly Harris' integrity, vision, wisdom, and passionate outlook 
on life touched the lives of many and made Central Florida a better 
place. I am humbled to honor the memory, life, and outstanding 
achievements of John Kelly Harris.

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