[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1118-E1119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LEONARD SUGGS

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2016

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
my friend and a true American patriot, Mr. Leonard Suggs.
  Born in Cumberland County in 1945, Leonard never met a stranger. 
Everyone that ever has the pleasure of meeting him is left with a smile 
on their face. Leonard's warm personality lights up any room and his 
infectious humor often leaves everyone in stitches. Uncommonly kind, 
Leonard measures his success in life not by career accomplishments, of 
which there are many, but rather by the lives he touches and his 
connections with friends, neighbors, and especially the soldiers 
stationed at Ft. Bragg.
  Throughout his lifetime, Leonard Suggs has constantly devoted his 
time in the service of others and he does everything he can to make the 
world a better place. By staying actively involved in the Fayetteville 
community, Leonard has created a legacy for which we all are grateful. 
As an unrelenting supporter of our men and women in uniform, Leonard 
has served as Bragg Special Activities Committee Secretary Treasurer 
for nearly 30 years. I am convinced you will never find a more 
patriotic American who is so committed to helping our soldiers and 
their families.
  Leonard Suggs was recently diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer 
and has elected to stop receiving treatment in preparation to leave 
this Earth in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Suggs 
family as we celebrate and honor this remarkable man. It is my hope 
that Leonard lives out the remainder of his days in the comfort of the 
Lord knowing that while his time on Earth may be nearing an end, his 
legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all of those he touched.
  I will personally always cherish the time I have spent with Leonard 
at Ft. Bragg and visiting our men and women in uniform around

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the country. Leonard can always be counted on to make me laugh at the 
most inopportune moment and he always has a stick of Wrigley's chewing 
gum on hand when you are in a pinch.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in honoring the life and legacy of 
my friend Leonard Suggs for his service to God, our country, and our 
community.

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