[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H576]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE MEMORY OF PHILIP M. VAN HOY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
North Carolina (Mr. Bishop) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory 
of Philip M. Van Hoy of Charlotte, who passed away unexpectedly 
Saturday morning.
  Phil was a preeminent attorney, a mentor to a generation of 
conservatives, and a dear friend of 30 years.
  Phil grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Duke University and the 
University of North Carolina Law School, but he was a lifelong Duke 
fan. Upon graduation, Phil enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve, 
eventually leaving as a first lieutenant.
  As a lawyer, Phil served Duke Power and, in due course, founded the 
law firm Van Hoy, Reutlinger, Adams & Dunn, where he handled some of 
the most complex employment cases at every level, including the United 
States Supreme Court. In 2013 and 2019, Phil was named Lawyer of the 
Year for employment law by Best Lawyers in America.
  Though Phil was a gifted lawyer, his true passion was Republican 
politics. Phil served as vice chairman of the Mecklenburg County 
Republican Party and was an alternative delegate to the RNC convention 
that nominated Ronald Reagan.
  But most significantly, Phil was a mentor to a generation of 
conservatives. He organized a lunch that still goes on in Charlotte, 
and they refer to it affectionately as the ``Hun Lunch''; although, as 
Phil was quick to point out, Attila the Hun was no conservative. He was 
a collectivist.
  Phil welcomed me 30 years ago to the Hun Lunch, and it continues 
weekly today. Its members are devastated by his loss.
  I am lucky to count Phil as a cherished friend. Friends will 
remember, particularly, his trademark sharp wit, the ever-ready joke, 
and the gleam in his eye much more since his untimely passing and will 
remember his consistent kindness and commitment to values.
  Jo and I extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Sylvia and 
their two sons, Travis and Marshall. May Phil Van Hoy rest in peace.


                   Honoring the Life of Terry L. Hunt

  Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of Terry L. Hunt, who passed away this weekend while on a business 
trip to Kenya.
  Mr. Hunt was president of Lumbee Tribe Enterprises and a valued 
member of the Lumbee Tribe. Terry's life was dedicated to the success 
of the Lumbee people, and his passing represents a grave loss.
  Mr. Hunt was a native of the Fairmont community in Robeson County, 
North Carolina. Terry graduated from Fairmont High School in 1979 and 
served his community as a police officer with the Fairmont Police 
Department.
  In 1993, Terry rose to the position of chief of police and was 
selected by the Attorney General to help shape the national law 
enforcement initiative for cases of missing children.
  Mr. Hunt was deeply devoted to his community, and when he retired 
from law enforcement in 2001, he continued his public service. Mr. Hunt 
represented his district on the Lumbee Tribal Council from 2011 to 2017 
and was elected as economic development chairman, taking an active 
interest in economic affairs of the Lumbee people.
  While Mr. Hunt left us far too young, it is altogether fitting that 
he passed while finalizing a new contract for the Tribe-owned business 
that he led. Mr. Hunt served his community until the very end, a 
community that is deeply mourning his loss.
  Terry's work will go on, but no one will be able to fill his shoes. 
May his love and dedication for his people be an example for all of us.

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