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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DONNY "DON" KAY PRICE

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On 2026-05-20, Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC-9) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DONNY "DON" KAY PRICE" in the House.

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DONNY "DON" KAY PRICE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E473] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DONNY ``DON'' KAY PRICE ______ HON. RICHARD HUDSON of north carolina in the house of representatives Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of an extraordinary North Carolinian, my friend Mr. Donny ``Don'' Kay Price. The owner of LaFayette Ford in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Don passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. A great American patriot, Don loved his country. He served four years in the United States Air Force, 482nd Fighter Squadron, and completed a tour in Pakistan before settling in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Don began working at LaFayette Ford as a car salesman and eventually worked his way up to become the sole owner in 1995. Even more important than his business dealings, Don was an active member of our community. He served Salem Methodist Church, the Fayetteville Kiwanis Club, the Eastover Civic Club, the Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base Special Activities Committee, and was a chairperson for the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Council. Don always used to say, ``If you are good to your community, your community will be good to you,'' and he truly embodied that sentiment. Throughout his life, Don received many awards for his service to the community and country, including Honorary Commander for the U.S. Air Force's 440th Airlift Wing and the 3rd Aerial Port Squadron, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, Ford Motor Company's ``Salute to the Dealers Award,'' and designation as an honorary graduate of Methodist University, to name a few. Don leaves behind a lasting legacy in the Fayetteville community and in the lives of his family. He is survived by his wife, Karen; his daughter, Kim; and his son, Tim. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Don Price and the remarkable contributions he made to his community throughout his 82 years of life. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DONNY "DON" KAY PRICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E473] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DONNY ``DON'' KAY PRICE ______ HON. RICHARD HUDSON of north carolina in the house of representatives Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of an extraordinary North Carolinian, my friend Mr. Donny ``Don'' Kay Price. The owner of LaFayette Ford in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Don passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. A great American patriot, Don loved his country. He served four years in the United States Air Force, 482nd Fighter Squadron, and completed a tour in Pakistan before settling in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Don began working at LaFayette Ford as a car salesman and eventually worked his way up to become the sole owner in 1995. Even more important than his business dealings, Don was an active member of our community. He served Salem Methodist Church, the Fayetteville Kiwanis Club, the Eastover Civic Club, the Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base Special Activities Committee, and was a chairperson for the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Council. Don always used to say, ``If you are good to your community, your community will be good to you,'' and he truly embodied that sentiment. Throughout his life, Don received many awards for his service to the community and country, including Honorary Commander for the U.S. Air Force's 440th Airlift Wing and the 3rd Aerial Port Squadron, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, Ford Motor Company's ``Salute to the Dealers Award,'' and designation as an honorary graduate of Methodist University, to name a few. Don leaves behind a lasting legacy in the Fayetteville community and in the lives of his family. He is survived by his wife, Karen; his daughter, Kim; and his son, Tim. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Don Price and the remarkable contributions he made to his community throughout his 82 years of life. ____________________