July 21, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 128 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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                           HONORING TIM HARE

  (Ms. WILD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WILD. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of someone who 
meant a great deal to my community. An architect, artist, 
preservationist, and advocate for equality, Tim Hare made an indelible 
mark on the people of Easton, whose historic downtown he was 
instrumental in saving from demolition.
  Passing through Easton by chance in the 1970s, Tim was so taken by 
the character of the city that when he learned of plans to demolish and 
evict the citizens of the historic district as part of a wave of so-
called urban renewal initiatives, he attended a city council meeting to 
demand answers. When that didn't work, he decided to go to Washington 
to file an injunction against the Federal Government's plans.
  Because of Tim's efforts, homes across the historic district were 
saved, and local businesses like the Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House 
are still around today.
  Tim's legacy also endures in the struggle for LGBTQ equality, to 
which he devoted himself alongside his beloved husband, Earl, and the 
many generations he mentored and inspired.
  To Earl, and all those who knew and loved Tim, know that I and our 
entire community will work to carry forward his example.

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