[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   IN HONOR OF CARL E. FITCHETT, JR.

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                         HON. RENEE L. ELLMERS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2016

  Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to seek to 
honor the life of Carl E. Fitchett, Jr., who passed away May 29, 2016 
in Smithfield, North Carolina at the age of 93.
   Mr. Fitchett had a fierce passion for serving his community, as made 
apparent through his past roles as director of the N.C. Oil Jobbers 
Association, president of the Dunn Chamber of Commerce, and Commander 
of the American Legion. He also served as president of the Dunn Rotary 
Club which awarded him the Man of the Year award in 1958, and was a 
deacon, elder, and trustee at First Presbyterian Church of Dunn. In 
addition to his volunteer leadership roles in the Dunn community, Carl 
served in World War II and owned and operated Fitchett Oil Co., 
retiring in 1991.
   Mr. Fitchett is survived by his wife, Vivian; two children, Carl and 
Jeanette; and four grandchildren, Duncan, Margaret, Austin and 
Katherine.
   Carl Fitchett, like so many of our community leaders, sacrificed 
time to better the lives of those around him. He spent his entire life 
helping those in Harnett County, and we are forever indebted to him for 
his dedication in serving the local community, especially his hometown 
of Dunn. He truly embodied the role of the local hero.

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