[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25469]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               FAREWELL TO CHARLIE ``CHOO-CHOO'' JUSTICE

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2003

  Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay respect to one of the 
most distinguished athletes in North Carolina's history. Last Friday 
morning, October 17, 2003, North Carolina bid farewell to Charlie 
``Choo-Choo'' Justice, who passed away at the age of 79.
  The people of North Carolina remember Charlie from his days of 
playing football at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 
1946-1949. In his four seasons Charlie scored 234 points, accounted for 
64 touchdowns, and rushed for 2,634 yards. In 1948, and 1949, Justice 
was runner up for the Heisman Trophy, which recognizes the best college 
football player in America. Many people who saw Charlie play say that 
he was the most exciting football player they have ever seen.
  After college, Charlie went on to play professional football from 
1950-1954 with the Washington Redskins. Although he only played for a 
short time, his retirement from football brought him many honors. In 
2002, he was selected as one of the Redskins 70 greatest players of all 
time. He was also bestowed with the great honor of being the first 
athlete inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame where 
greats such as Michael Jordan are now honored.
  Charlie ``Choo-Choo'' Justice will be remembered long after his death 
for his talents and skills on the football field. However, the people 
who knew him in his hometown of Cherryville, NC will remember him for 
his commitment to improving the community, helping others, and his love 
for his family.

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