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IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE LARRY HOPKINS
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HON. ANDY BARR
of kentucky
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a true American patriot, former Congressman Larry Hopkins, who served in this body from 1979-1993 and passed away on November 15. Throughout his extraordinary career in public service, Larry served in the Kentucky State legislature and for over a decade in Congress in the seat I now hold. Larry's career in public service began as a U.S. Marine in 1954. It was that love for the military that Larry would bring with him to Congress, where he rose to become the top Republican on the Armed Services Committee.
Larry's humor was famous with both his constituents and his colleagues--always offering a disarming joke to lighten the mood or evoking a good laugh. Above all, madam Speaker, Congressman Hopkins was proud of his work across the aisle and the relationships he had with all of his colleagues, Republicans and Democrats alike.
In these divided times, let us be inspired by the legacy of Congressman Hopkins to come together and solve the problems of our day, not as Republicans and Democrats, but as Americans who all love our country. On behalf of a grateful nation, God bless Congressman Larry Hopkins. To my colleagues in the House, join me in praying for his wife, Carolyn, and three children, Shae, Tara, and Josh.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 203
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