[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 116 (Monday, July 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E727-E728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE MEMORY OF HUGH ARMSTRONG

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                           HON. LANCE GOODEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 15, 2024

  Mr. GOODEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
Hugh Armstrong, a dedicated civic leader and former district manager of 
the Athens office of Texas Power and Light, who passed away on Monday 
at the age of 84. Hugh Armstrong managed TP&L's Athens office from 1982 
to 2002. In 1987, his outstanding contributions to the community were 
recognized when he was named Athens Citizen of the Year.
  Mr. Armstrong served as president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, 
the Athens Economic Development Corporation, and the Athens Rotary 
Club. Hugh was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of his 
substantial contributions to Rotary's humanitarian and educational 
programs. In 2014, Keep Athens Beautiful awarded Hugh the Margaret 
Myers Award for his dedicated service. When the city reorganized its 
Park Board in 2015, Hugh was chosen as Vice Chairman.
  Born in Paris, Texas, Hugh graduated from high school in 1958 and 
earned a bachelor's

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degree from North Texas State University, where he met his wife, Carol. 
After graduation, he served in the Marine Corps from 1962 to 1968 as a 
long-range artillery specialist. For 42 years, Hugh was a devoted and 
respected member of Athens Methodist Church.
  I extend my heartfelt condolences to Hugh's family and friends. His 
memory will not be soon forgotten.

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