[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 31, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S1798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO KEN L. LOTT, JR.

  Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President. I want to pay tribute to one of my 
longtime friends, Ken L. Lott, Jr., who passed away on January 16.
  A native of Selma, and longtime resident of Mobile, Ken was known to 
many as a leader and a friend.
  Ken received a bachelor's degree in commerce from Auburn University, 
where he was an Army ROTC cadet.
  The leadership skills he learned while a cadet helped him rise to the 
position of a field artillery captain in the 29th Infantry Division. 
His service to his country led to him receiving the Bronze Star and 
Purple Heart.
  After Ken's enlistment in the Army ended, he began a professional 
career in the banking industry.
  His professional affiliations included memberships with Southland 
Bancorporation and the International Division of First Alabama 
Bancshares, Inc. He was also the former chairman of Merchants National 
Bank.
  Although Ken was very involved in his professional career, he still 
found time to devote to his community. He was cofounder of the 
Community Foundation in 1975 and served as its first president.
  Additionally, his community involvement can be seen through the 
directorships and affiliations he once had. These included the Mobile 
Kiwanis Club, the Country Club, Goodwill Industries, and the chamber of 
commerce.
  His community and State showed great appreciation to Ken by inducting 
him into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in 1991.
  The Mobile community is highly grateful for what Ken gave it over the 
years. He will be greatly missed by those fortunate to have known him. 
My deepest condolences are extended to his family and loved ones.

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