[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24901]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING CURTIS BAXTER

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, it is with 
great sadness that I rise today to pay tribute to Curtis ``Lumpy'' 
Baxter, a much beloved icon of Levittown, Pennsylvania. Over the last 
year as I traveled to events across Bucks County, it seemed that 
wherever I went, ``Lumpy'' would be there, with a big sandwich and an 
even bigger smile.
  Far and wide, ``Lumpy'' was known for slinging the best barbeque 
around. Madam Speaker, while it may have been the delicious barbeque 
that won him so many awards, it was his warmth and friendliness that 
endeared him to thousands. One glimpse of him beaming in front of his 
trophies would always be enough to lift my spirits and the spirits of 
so many others. Madam Speaker, no event at the beautiful Bristol 
waterfront will ever feel quite complete without his cart and long 
lines of people waiting for his delicious food.
  A devoted grandfather, father, and husband, as well as a member of 
the Hope Lutheran Church, Lumpy was always someone who put the 
community first. Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring this kind 
man, whose big smile and seemingly limitless strength will be loved and 
remembered in the hearts of many.

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