[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 51 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





             IN MEMORY OF MR. ROBERT ``BUDDY'' O. LAMPI, II

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                         HON. THOMAS J. ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2017

  Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the life of Robert O. Lampi II, better known as Buddy, of Pahokee, 
Florida, who passed away on March 10th in Okeechobee, Florida at the 
age of 71.
   Buddy Lampi's life was greatly influenced by his love of music. An 
accomplished instrumentalist and an exceptionally talented trumpet 
player, his passion led him to pursue a lifelong career as a Band 
Director. Over the 40 years that he proudly held this position, he 
shared his love for music with thousands of students and inspired them 
to challenge themselves and always strive to reach their full 
potential. Buddy was a graduate of the University of Miami, and like 
his father, a member of the Florida Band Master's Association.
   Outside of the classroom, music remained an important part of his 
life. He was a member of the Okeechobee First United Methodist Church 
where he regularly sang with the choir. In his spare time, Buddy 
enjoyed golfing and fishing. We are deeply saddened by his loss and 
know that his passion for music will live on in the many students he 
inspired.
   Mr. Speaker, my thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Lampi's family, 
especially his wife Peggy, and loved ones as they mourn his passing. He 
will be greatly missed.

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