[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 173 (Monday, November 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1112-E1113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF PHIL McCLURE

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 7, 2022

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my dear 
friend, Phil McClure, of Warren, Texas, who passed away on Monday. 
October 31, 2022, at the age of 70.
  Phil was born in Beaumont, Texas, on December 27, 1951, to Thomas 
Lindburg and Tressie Mae Droddy McClure. He graduated from Kirby High 
School in Woodville, Texas, and was a member of the 1969 District 
Champion football team. As a young man, Phil was very active in Future 
Farmers of America and attained Eagle Scout rank, the highest 
achievement the Boy Scouts of America offer.
  Phil owned and operated McClure Furniture Store in Woodville for many 
years, working as a licensed real estate broker on the side. My wife, 
Roxanne, and I purchased our first home from him when we moved to 
Woodville after I separated from the United States Air Force.
  He loved being involved in his community and devoted countless hours 
serving in the Woodville Volunteer Fire Department, the Woodville 
Lion's Club, and the First Baptist Church of Warren. Phil graciously 
hosted my congressional staff at his beautiful Cypress Creek Ranch, 
sharing his passion for wildlife management, the great outdoors, and 
hunting with each of them.
  Madam Speaker, it is a special privilege to recognize my friend, Phil 
McClure. My most sincere prayers remain with his friends and loved ones 
during this difficult time.

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