[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E356]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF FRED STARR

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                             HON. TED BUDD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 7, 2020

  Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Fred Starr 
of Greensboro, North Carolina.
  Fred was born on December 11, 1932 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He 
graduated from Trinity College in 1955 and went on to serve his country 
in the U.S. Army for two years. After more than a decade in sales and 
management positions, Fred eventually found his way to Thomasville 
Furniture Industries. He started there in 1974 and rose up the ranks to 
become President and CEO by 1982. He oversaw Thomasville Furniture 
Industries until 1998.
  Outside of being active in the furniture world, Fred was deeply 
involved with many different organizations in our community. Some of 
the positions he held included President of the Piedmont Triad 
Partnership, Vice Chairman of the University of North Carolina at 
Greensboro, board member of High Point University, board President of 
the Eastern Music Festival, and chairman of the North Carolina 
Shakespeare Festival.
  When thinking of the giants in the North Carolina furniture industry, 
Fred Starr is certainly at the top of the list. He had a significant 
impact on his community and on the state of North Carolina. His 
contributions will live on for years to come.
  Please join me in gratitude for Fred's life and in praying for Sue, 
his wife of 62 years, and for the entire Starr family.

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