[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 152 (Tuesday, September 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E805-E806]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING LAWRENCE CONNEFF

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 1, 2020

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember and 
honor Mr. Lawrence ``Pete'' Conneff of Savannah, Georgia, who went to 
be with the Lord at the age of 90.
  Mr. Conneff attended Sacred Heart School, where he was a member of 
the drum and bugle corps, and graduated from Benedictine Military 
School, where he played football and basketball.
  After high school, he attended The Citadel and Armstrong College, and 
eventually became a member of the Air National Guard.
  He was a loving, devoted husband to his wife Ann, and wonderful 
father to his five children. He eventually became a treasured 
grandfather and great-grandfather to nineteen grandchildren and seven 
great grandchildren.
  Among his several family titles, he was a master plumber and owned 
Conneff Plumbing Co. Inc. since 1960. With Pete at the helm of the 
company for 60 years, it became one of the leading plumbing providers 
in the area.
  He was also a member of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade 
Committee since 1954, a charter member of the Irish Heritage Society, a 
member of the Sinn Fein Society, a third-degree member of Knights of 
Columbus Council 631, and a charter member of Knights of Columbus 
Council 5588.
  While there are many aspects to miss about Pete, his character and 
colorful storytelling always stood out and will leave a lasting impact 
on all the lives he touched. My thoughts and prayers will continue to 
be with Pete's friends and family during this most difficult time.

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