[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 42 (Friday, March 8, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1038]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF CHARLIE GRIFFIN

  (Mr. WITTMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Captain Charlie ``Griff'' Griffin.
  I grew up there, working on the Outer Banks in the fishing community. 
I remember Griff vividly.
  Griff was a personality. Griff was bigger than life. He loved 
fishing. He loved the fishing community. He loved everything about what 
was going on there on the Outer Banks.
  I remember his infectious laugh. I remember his voice on the radio, 
as you see here, saying: ``Got him on.''
  Griff was indeed a friend to all in the fishing community, and he 
will be sorely missed.
  He leaves behind a community of fishermen whose lives were touched by 
his kind soul and his kind words. We looked at him as a friend and 
mentor.
  I pray that God brings peace to his loved ones. I know his love for 
his son, Jake, and his love for his dogs, including Leila, who was 
tragically lost on the same day as Griff.
  We know it is a difficult time for folks in the fishing community 
there in the Outer Banks, but we know that his life will live on 
forever. He will be remembered and cherished.
  Rest in peace, Griff.

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