[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOE CURRY

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2017

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the passing of Mr. 
Joe Curry. Mr. Curry passed peacefully at his home in Lancaster County 
recently at the age of 84. He is survived by his two sons and three 
daughters.
   Mr. Curry was a well-respected figure in the community. Born in the 
Depression, Mr. Curry experienced many things in life. He served as a 
Marine during the Korean War, started and ran a thriving crab steaming 
business, and later Curry Pottery, to which many in the community 
including myself, would stop by to say hello and seek his counsel on 
local issues.
   Mr. Curry was known as a great community leader, whether it was 
serving on the Northern Neck Planning District Commission, the Bay 
Aging Board or the Lancaster County Economic Development Authority. 
However, Mr. Curry's figure as a community leader went well beyond the 
various Boards and Commissions he served on. His true passion was 
helping the needy, and one of his favorite charities was the Boys and 
Girls Club. Mr. Curry was recognized for his charitable work in the 
Commonwealth, receiving numerous awards from the American Red Cross, 
American Heart Association, Kiwanis Club, and Rotary International. 
With that said, Joe Curry will be remembered most for his gracious 
heart and tireless work towards racial reconciliation.
   I am grateful to have known Mr. Curry and thankful for his words of 
wisdom and support over the years. Mr. Curry will be dearly missed by 
his family and friends. Virginia and the Nation sends its greatest 
gratitude for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps and in his 
community.

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