[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 112 (Friday, August 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: August 12, 1994]
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              TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CLARENCE HUBERT STEINER

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                          HON. SONNY CALLAHAN

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 1994

  Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday the community of Bayou 
La Batre, AL, lost an outstanding citizen in the death of Mr. Clarence 
Hubert Steiner, a man respected and remembered for his contributions to 
business, his family, and his community. I rise to pay tribute to this 
great man and the life he led.
  Born into a family with a tradition of fishing and boatbuilding, his 
passion for both was rooted in his childhood when he began helping his 
parents. At age 16 he quit high school to work with his father full 
time, and only a year later at age 17, he became master of the Eagle, a 
46-foot vessel he and his father had built together. Today, this vessel 
is a familiar one in Bayou La Batre, AL, and surrounding communities 
where it is a regular participant in the annual Blessing of the Fleet.
  A few years later, Mr. Steiner moved to Mobile, AL, with his new wife 
Dorothy Dukes Steiner, and worked as master carpenter for the U.S. 
Coast Guard base. Many years and six children later, and still working 
full-time with the Coast Guard, Mr. Steiner bought a small boat repair 
business which he and his sons built up during their spare time. He 
finally left the Coast Guard, and that small business eventually became 
Steiner Shipyard, Inc., one of the finest and most highly respected 
shipbuilding and repair yards on the entire gulf coast.
  Clarence Steiner was described by those who knew him as a quiet, 
strong, and hard-working man who always wore a smile. He enjoyed the 
simple things in life, often gave others the credit, and was dedicated 
to his family, friends, church, business, and community. One of his 
favorite contributions to his community was cooking for civic events 
where he became famous for his shrimp and spaghetti.
  Though he was hardworking and dedicated to so much, friends and 
family alike agree that his first priority was his family. He was a 
devoted husband for almost 60 years before his death and a devoted 
father of six children, Clarence Gene, Ronald, Russell, Roger Dale, 
Rebecca, and Carolyn. In turn, his children, along with 18 
grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren, remain devoted to his memory 
and carry on the tradition by continuing to maintain Steiner Shipyard.
  Clarence Hubert Steiner was an outstanding citizen who over his 
eighty years raised a wonderful family, turned his hard work and dreams 
into a successful and highly respected business, and still took the 
time to serve his church and community. Let us now take the time to 
honor this man who was truly a blessing to friends, family, community, 
and all who knew him.

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