[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 19, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H6627]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO MAYOR JAMES THOMAS WIGGINTON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Tennessee [Mr. Bryant] is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BRYANT of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform the 
House of the passing of one of Tennessee's valuable leaders, Mayor 
James Thomas Wigginton. Tommy Wigginton, mayor of Michie, TN died 
earlier this month at the age of 52.
  Mayor Wigginton dedicated his life to the service of others. He was a 
man who portrayed undying Christian principles in everything he did, 
every day of his life. He was a blessing to his family, his friends, 
and every citizen of the community of Michie. Mayor Wigginton served 
the community as mayor, wholeheartedly, for the past 19 years. He was 
also a benevolent contributor to the lives of the residents of McNairy 
County, which has a population of more than 23,000 people. Mayor 
Wigginton played a key role in the education of McNairy County's school 
children, and he was the transportation supervisor for the McNairy 
County school system.
  Superintendent of Schools Billy Joe Glover said of Wigginton: ``Tommy 
was a valuable part of the department of education. He had really 
worked hard and had been concerned about drivers, buses, the children 
and the problems that related to all of them. He worked to do the right 
thing, the Christian thing in dealing with others. He was constantly 
concerned that everyone around him be treated fairly.''
  The residents of Tennessee and the community of Michie owe a great 
debt to Tommy Wigginton. He was a man who lived every day for the 
betterment of the community. Tommy was an excellent leader in many 
aspects of his life. He will be missed greatly by all of the people he 
affected while on this Earth.
  I want to extend my sympathies to his wife, Elizabeth Ann, and his 
three sons: Tommy, Shea, and Jim, and let them know Tommy's 
contributions to his community are greatly appreciated.
  Let us remember Mayor Wigginton, as a man of honor, honesty, and 
patriotism.

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