[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17997]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN REMEMBRANCE OF R. HUGH BRADY

 Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, it is never easy to say good-bye to 
a long-time friend, and it is even tougher when a community has to 
mourn the loss of a true humanitarian. Last Thursday, one of the most 
charitable men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing passed away at 
the age of 74 after a courageous battle with cancer.
  His name was Hugh Brady and for many children in Idaho, he was the 
man who made sure they had the necessary sporting equipment to 
participate in the games they loved. In 1954, Hugh was hired as a 
salesman for Idaho Sporting Goods in Boise and traveled all over a 
three-State area providing uniforms and equipment to schools that 
needed it, especially those in the more rural areas. He became sole 
owner of Idaho Sporting Goods in 1969 and over the years sponsored 
thousands of children and teams in all types of sports.
  On August 6, Hugh will be inducted into Idaho High School Activities 
Association Hall of Fame for his kindhearted efforts off the field and 
his immense support for any child who had a desire to play no matter 
their ability. He wanted so badly to attend the ceremony, but it was 
not meant to be. Instead it will be a time to celebrate his wonderful 
life and reflect upon how one man was able to touch so many lives for 
the better.
  Hugh lived by a simple rule he picked up from a used car salesman 
many years ago, and it served him well: Be honest to your wife, your 
banker and your customers. He expected honesty from his employees and 
to this day Idaho Sporting Goods is one of the most trusted businesses 
in Idaho.
  I would like to pass along my heartfelt condolences to Hugh's family. 
Cherle, his wife of 52 years, and their 11 children are regulars around 
the Boise sports scene. Whether in the stands or on the field, the 
Brady's prove great ambassadors for athletics. His 33 grandchildren and 
11 great-grandchildren carry on their tradition today. We will miss 
you, Hugh, but we will never forget all you gave so that others could 
play.

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