[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 130 (Saturday, August 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1692-E1693]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 CONGRATULATIONS TOMMY CUTRER ON HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE IN TENNESSEE

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 4, 1995
  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, we all aspire to make a difference in the 
lives of those around us. I rise today to thank my good friend and 
constituent, T. Tommy Cutrer, for making a difference in so many 
people's lives and to congratulate him for his many years of service to 
the working men and women of Tennessee and America.

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  T. Tommy was born in Tangipahoa Parish, LA. In 1949, he met and 
married his partner for life, Miss Vicky Martin. T. Tommy declares 
finding Miss Vicky to be the highlight of his life.
  T. Tommy had the opportunity to enjoy several different careers. In 
1954, he joined the Grand Ole Opry as a staff announcer and 
entertainer. His talents allowed him to become widely recognized by all 
Tennesseans for his Martha White Flour commercials.
  In 1978, T. Tommy was elected to the Tennessee State Senate. He 
represented his district until 1982. Later in 1982 he joined the 
International Brotherhood of Teamsters as an international 
representative of drive. T. Tommy retired from this position on June 
30, 1995.
  During his tenure at the Teamsters, T. Tommy provided me with sound 
counsel and good advice. I can assure you that the betterment of the 
hard working men and women was always at the front of his mind.
  T. Tommy plans on spending his retirement traveling with Miss Vicky 
and visiting their 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild 
and another on the way. I want to wish them both the best of luck and 
prosperity in retirement.


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