[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 5, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E241]
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                      HONORING LEE ARTHUR HOWE III

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                         HON. JOSEPH D. MORELLE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 2019

  Mr. MORELLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of 
the 25th district, Lee Arthur Howe, III. Mr. Howe passed away on 
January 8, just 2 months shy of his 87th birthday. Mr. Howe graduated 
with his master's in education from Fredonia State Teacher's College 
before spending two years in the army during the Korean War. After an 
honorable discharge, he moved to Rochester in 1955 to begin his 
devotion to public education. He began teaching 6th grade at Lincoln 
Avenue School, known today as Sutherland High School. His promotion to 
principal came in 1962, and he would serve in that role at three other 
elementary schools until his retirement in 1988.
   The oldest son of a Baptist preacher, he moved to different towns 
around Western New York along with his mother and three brothers. While 
he was young, he developed two lifelong loves: jazz, especially big 
band jazz, and making those around him howl with laughter. He learned 
the trumpet and played it at every opportunity. He served as a first 
chair trumpet for the Perinton Concert Band for many years, 
entertaining countless big band concert fans all around the Rochester 
region.
   Mr. Howe was beloved by his family, and whenever he went, music and 
laughter followed him. He was a gentle man, who took more pride in the 
accomplishments of his children and grandchildren than he did in his 
own accomplishments. Patient beyond words, a trait that is vital to 
being as avid of a golfer as he was in his retirement, he was able to 
enjoy his life to the fullest.
   While I am saddened by Mr. Howe's passing, I am proud to have 
represented a man who brought so much joy to so many people for so many 
years. My heart is with his entire extended family.

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