[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 67 (Monday, April 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E413]
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                  HONORING REPRESENTATIVE GARY STAPLES

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 19, 2021

  Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Mr. Gary Staples who passed away on January 2, 2021 at the age of 
80. I send my condolences and prayers to Mr. Staples' family and 
friends.
  Born and raised in Laurel Mississippi, he attended the University of 
Southern Mississippi and Jones County Junior College.
  Representative Staples served as a member of the Mississippi House of 
Representatives for the 88th District. Mr. Staples was loved and 
respected by his constituents, family, friends and all who had the 
privilege of knowing him.
  From serving Mississippi's 88th District for 17 years, he has left 
behind a legacy of commitment to the State of Mississippi for us to 
remember him by.
  Although we are sad to hear of his passing, we take comfort in his 
example of a life well lived and the legacy he leaves behind. On behalf 
of the 4th Congressional District of Mississippi, we honor the memory 
of Representative Gary Staples, a loving husband, father, man of God, 
and dedicated civil servant.

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