[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11977]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRESSIONAL COMMENDATION COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF DEACON HORACE A. 
                              McKNIGHT, II

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                           HON. CORRINE BROWN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2011

  Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this communication is forwarded 
with great love, respect and admiration on behalf of the constituents 
of the Third Congressional District of Florida and myself as we pay 
tribute to the life of Deacon Horace A. McKnight, II.
  We are all deeply saddened by the loss of this most loved and admired 
gentleman, who, by his sheer determination served his country, his 
community, his church and most proudly, his family, immediate and 
extended. Mr. McKnight, a World War II Veteran served valiantly for an 
ideal, a place in his heart that would be a testament to one's ability 
to rise above the mediocre and the perceived notions of others, in 
order to serve the common good for all. His was a selfless and true act 
of patriotism and love of country and he perhaps knew that with such 
service, the lives of his flintily and his felloe countrymen would be 
made better. He was right, and his act of service at that time in our 
history and his dedication, helped shape the social direction of an 
entire nation and paved the way for all he was to accomplish and did, 
for many to benefit from.
  Horace McKnight, husband to his beloved childhood sweetheart Delia of 
forty-seven years, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great 
grandfather, friend, church and community leader and entrepreneur, was 
and shall always be our example of a leader and caring man, deserving 
of all the accolades and acknowledgements received and most deserved. 
This quiet, calm, confident gentleman and ``Chief Deacon'', was a giant 
among men who saw a job and just got it done, without fanfare or 
applause. It is this manner of applause, great respect and love we now 
bestow upon our dear Horace. And in so doing, we say thank you for all 
you have done, for all you stand for and most assuredly, for all that 
you have meant to so many of us. We are eternally grateful for having 
known, loved and respected Horace McKnight, and are blessed for, and 
by, his manner of life, living and giving. A true gentleman was he. God 
Bless each one, and may the memory of Deacon Horace A. McKnight remain 
with you always.

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