[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 41 (Wednesday, April 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E608]
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                  WOODIE GRANVIL TULLY'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. BOB RILEY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 1997

  Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, April 9, 1997, to salute an 
esteemed citizen of Alabama, Woodie Granvil Tully, on the occasion of 
his 90th birthday. Mr. Tully is a life-long resident of Wilmer, AL. He 
is married to the former Velma Eloise Cravey, and has three children, 
three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
  During the 90 years of his life, Mr. Tully has exemplified those 
attributes we all attempt to embrace. His outstanding characteristics 
include embodying the American virtues of honesty, industry, 
creativity, and self-sufficiency, having built several houses for 
himself and others. Nor has time slowed Mr. Tully down. He enjoys 
fishing, music, and vigorously follows current events. In addition to 
his daily activities, Mr. Tully has been a member of Wilmer United 
Methodist Church since 1918, a leader of the community, and is loved 
and respected by all who know him.

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