[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 177 (Wednesday, November 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MR. LAWRENCE BUTLER, JR.

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2022

  Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, the almighty God has 
called to his eternal rest Mr. Lawrence Butler, Jr. Mr. Butler was the 
only son, one of three children, he had two sisters, Clara Butler Watts 
and Regina Butler Davis, and after attending Southern University in 
Baton Rouge Louisiana, he moved to Chicago, where he lived with his 
Uncle Harrison Shaw. Lawrence fell in love with Chicago and quickly 
went to work making a life for himself in the windy city. He went to 
work as a bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority and was drafted 
into the Army where he served as a military policeman. After serving 
his country, he returned to Chicago and joined the Chicago Police 
Department. He wore the badge with pride and honor for 34 years and 
enjoyed protecting and giving back to the city that he so cherished.
  Lawrence's life truly began when he met and fell in love with a 
beautiful young woman named Beverly. Lawrence and Beverly married 
September 21, 1975. Shortly afterwards, they purchased what would 
become their home, a beautiful Victorian in the historical Austin Shock 
District. Lawrence and Beverly have two daughters, Mary Ellen and 
Hilaree. Lawrence and Beverly and their daughters were neighbors of my 
family for many years, and I treasure their presence in our village and 
commend Lawrence for his service to our country, our city and our 
neighborhood where we live, work and pray.

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