[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 138 (Thursday, September 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO GEORGE WEBSTER

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                     HON. JAMES H. (JIMMY) QUILLEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 1995
  Mr. QUILLEN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to a legend of the Washington, DC, legal community, as well 
as a very dear friend of mine, George Webster, who is stepping down as 
general counsel for the American Society of Association Executives 
after 30 years of exemplary service to that body.
  Although he has made his living in the District of Columbia for 45 
years, he remains a constituent of mine by maintaining his beautiful 
farm in Hawkins County, TN, the region where his family originated and 
where he was born 74 years ago. He served in the U.S. Navy during World 
War II and attended Harvard Law School on the GI bill.
  Upon his arrival in Washington, Mr. Webster established himself at a 
respected DC law firm where he developed his interest in the laws 
governing associations. This interest led to his being named general 
counsel of the American Society of Association Executives in 1965. In 
turn, his work with ASAE led to his writing the definitive book on 
association law, ``The Law of Associations,'' in 1971. This book has 
been in print ever since and has provided crucial guidance for legions 
of associations as they sought to work toward their members' best 
interest. It has also proven invaluable to all association leaders.
  Mr. Webster founded his own Washington, law firm in 1968, currently 
known as Webster, Chamberlain, and Bean, of which his son Hugh is a 
partner. As one might expect, Webster, Chamberlain, and Bean does an 
excellent business in representing associations as well as corporate 
entities, and it remains one of the most respected Washington law.
  In addition to knowing George Webster by his professional reputation 
and as a fellow Tennessean in Washington, he also has been extremely 
active in Republican politics at the State and national levels. He was 
the head of Lawyers for Nixon during President Nixon's reelection 
campaign, and has been heavily involved in fundraising for several 
national Republican candidates since then. In east Tennessee, there are 
few better ways for a Republican to raise money and meet people than to 
have him entertain at the Webster farm near Rogersville.
  Although George feels that 30 years as general counsel to ASAE is 
enough, he will continue to remain active at Webster, Chamberlain, and 
Bean, and I know that he will enjoy spending more time with his lovely 
wife, Tuttie, and his children, Hugh, George, and Aen. I know that 
while ASAE will surely miss his guidance, he will continue to be 
available to advise associations, other attorneys, and friends for a 
long time to come.
  It is a great honor to pay tribute to such a valued and longtime 
friend who richly deserves the highest praise for his contributions, 
loyalty, and dedication to his profession, to the State of Tennessee 
and to the Nation over the years. His achievements have done so much 
for so many during his lifetime.


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