[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 113 (Tuesday, July 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E701]
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                   HONORING THE LIFE OF EDDIE ELSWICK

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 9, 2024

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Eddie 
Elswick, who passed away on March 18th, at the age of 83.
  Mr. Elswick was born on January 30, 1941, in Pike County, Kentucky. 
He was one of the first in his family to attend college, studying 
industrial arts at Berea College, before attending Ball State 
University, where he received his master's degree in education.
  Mr. Elswick enjoyed a lengthy career with General Electric as a 
financial executive. He served as financial manager at several General 
Electric locations, and also negotiated government contracts. In 1980, 
his job brought his family to the Roanoke Valley.
  He took his financial experience with him to public office. As a 
member of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors representing the 
Windsor Hills District, Mr. Elswick worked to review County contracts 
and examine local government expenses. He took pride in advocating for 
the County's rural areas like Catawba and Bent Mountain. He also 
championed securing funding for Glenvar Public Library.
  Mr. Elswick's passions included bluegrass music, Corvettes, and the 
mountains. He served in the national guard, where he earned recognition 
as a sharpshooter. He was known to tinker with several cars and hunt 
for deer and bear.
  Mr. Elswick is survived by his daughters, Jill Elswick and Wendy 
Huffine; son-in-law, David Huffine; and brother Fred Elswick.
  I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Elswick over the years. He cared 
deeply for Roanoke County.

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