[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





             RECOGNIZING CHARLES ``RANDY'' RANDAL BENJAMIN

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2020

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Charles ``Randy'' Randal Benjamin, who passed away on 
Wednesday, February 12, at the age of 70.
   Randy was born on February 23, 1949, in Pontotoc County, 
Mississippi. He graduated from Hurricane High School in 1967 and later 
answered the call to serve our great nation in the United States Air 
Force.
   In 1970, Randy married Pat Graham, and they remained together for 
over 49 years and had two children. He started his business, Connect 
Two, Inc., in 2001 in Pontotoc. Randy was an active member at First 
Baptist Church in Pontotoc and set an example of faith for his family 
to follow. He was an avid bass fisherman and a proud charter member of 
the Pontotoc Bass Club.
   Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Pat Benjamin; his daughter, 
Tonya Shirley; his son, Chip Benjamin; his grandchildren, Lindsey 
Claire Shirley, Ryan Shirley, Harper Benjamin, and Tripp Benjamin, as 
well as many friends and extended family members.
   Randy's life was one of service, grace, and love for his family and 
community. He will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

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