[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6337]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN MEMORY OF ANDREW J. COMBS

  (Mr. BROWN of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, this week my friend, Andrew 
J. Combs, passed away. Andy was from my hometown, Hanahan, South 
Carolina, and our friendship spans many decades.
  Mr. Speaker, many of my colleagues know his wife, Roberta Combs, 
President of the National Christian Coalition, whose work is widely 
known and appreciated by families across this Nation.
  Andy was a great man, a World War II and Korean War veteran, a 
successful businessman and a Republican leader, and someone who devoted 
countless hours trying to make this world a better place. He triumphed 
in all of these areas while overcoming the ravages of polio contracted 
as an adult.
  It is difficult to measure the impact that he has had on the many 
lives he touched. His commitment to serving others and to serving his 
community leaves a wonderful legacy.
  Andy, my friend, you will be sorely missed, but we know that heaven 
has welcomed you with open arms.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in a moment of silence honoring this 
great American.

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