[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING HAROLD MEEK

  (Mr. McCARTHY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Harold Meek, a community leader and devoted family man, who, sadly, 
passed away on December 24, 2019.
  To many of us, Harold was more than a neighbor. We considered him 
family, and his legacy will live on through those who knew him.
  Harold had a wonderful life with his wife, Kay, and recently 
celebrated 48 years of marriage. He will be dearly missed by his loving 
wife, Kay; children Mark, Joi, and Vivienne; and grandchildren Cody, 
Clint, Jordan, and Julia.
  Harold moved to Bakersfield in 1958 to work with his brother, Leo, in 
what would be the beginning of a lifelong career in the automotive 
industry. After 17 years working at his brother's dealership, Harold 
joined Three-Way Chevrolet, which later became Three-Way Automotive 
Group, in 1973.
  Under Harold's leadership, the Three-Way Automotive Group experienced 
years of prosperity, gaining national recognition and receiving 
multiple industry awards.
  Known as one of the greats among Bakersfield car dealers, Harold led 
Three-Way to various accolades, including seven consecutive titles as 
the number one retail volume Chevrolet dealer in California, as well as 
being named the top retail Chevy dealer in the world in June and July 
of 2005.
  Harold was also recognized with the 2003 Time Magazine Quality Dealer 
Award, a true testament to his commitment to exceptional sales 
performance and customer service.
  This welcoming attitude extended to his personal life and 
philanthropic endeavors. He was involved in more than 250 civic and 
charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the 
Bakersfield Women's Business Conference, and Make-A-Wish Foundation, 
just to name a few.
  A dedicated Republican, Harold was also active in local, State, and 
national politics. He served on the steering committee of numerous 
Gubernatorial and Presidential campaigns in California and managed 
campaigns for city council, county supervisor, and State assembly 
candidates.
  After retiring, Harold enjoyed cheering on his Oklahoma Sooner 
football team, Friday night dinners with his close-knit family, 
afternoons with his granddaughter, and watching NASCAR races on 
television with his son.
  Harold truly embodied what it means to be a community leader and, 
above all, a family man. On behalf of California's 23rd Congressional 
District, Judy and I extend our deepest condolences to the Meek family, 
and we join them in honoring the life of Harold Meek.

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