[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          PERCELL ANTHONY BELL

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                       HON. WALTER R. TUCKER III

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 1995
  Mr. TUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a builder. 
Mr. Percell Anthony Bell, a self-taught masterplasterer, was born and 
raised in Richmond, VA.
  In 1903, Mr. Bell was born to the proud parents of Charles E. Bell, 
Jr., and Julia Graham Bell. He attended the Baker Street School and 
became one of the finest masterplasterers in Virginia.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Bell's contributions to the architecture of this 
great country include many of the finest buildings on the east coast, 
including the Federal building here in Washington.
  In addition, Mr. Bell's work can be seen in the Union Theological 
Seminary, the Federal Bank, and the Richmond City Hall.
  Mr. Bell leaves, to cherish his memory, three daughters, Elinor B. 
Pollard, Marion Hill, and Geraldine Anderson, seven grandchildren, five 
great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson, and a host of other 
relatives and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, to this good and decent man, the oldest member of the 
Mount Carmel Baptist Church Deacon Board, the proud father of three and 
a builder for all seasons, thank you.


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