[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLES L. ``CHUCK'' HAYES

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2023

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Charles L. 
``Chuck'' Hayes, of Radford, Virginia, who passed away at home on July 
6, 2023. Mr. Hayes was described by his loved ones as a ``beloved 
husband, father, teacher, and friend.''
  Mr. Hayes earned his undergraduate degree from Troy State College and 
his master's degree from Indiana University. He went on to teach 
acting, directing, theatre history, and literature and cinema at 
Radford University for 40 years. He also directed for theatre, opera, 
film, radio, and television, directing over 40 productions at Radford.
  The University's Department of Theatre and Cinema, its alumni, 
friends, and family recently honored Mr. Hayes' career by naming the 
Pridemore Playhouse stage for him, in recognition of his many 
contributions to Radford University, the theatre program, and its 
students.
  Additionally, he worked with the Virginia Governor's School for the 
Arts for four years and served as its director in 1987 and 1988.
  Mr. Hayes met his beloved wife, Betsy L. Robinson while doing summer 
theatre in her hometown of Danville, Kentucky, and married in 1962 and 
had three children together.
  Mr. Hayes is survived by his wife, daughter Dr. Paige Horst 
(Randall), son Hunt Hayes, son Anthony Hayes (Korena) Hayes, grandson 
Tallis Horst (Kimberly) and their four children, granddaughter Carlie-
Rose Zepp (Ben), and grandson Jed Horst. I wish them condolences on the 
loss of their loved one.
  Mr. Hayes was hugely influential in the Radford community, touching 
the lives of countless students during his 40 years at the school, 
nurturing life-long friendships. I know he will be greatly missed.

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