[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 112 (Friday, August 1, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 HONORING SMITH COUNTY LAW DAY WINNERS

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 1997

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to recognize three 
outstanding individuals from Tyler, TX, who were recently honored 
during Law Day ceremonies in Smith County. Law Day is sponsored 
annually by the Smith County Lawyers Auxiliary in cooperation with the 
Smith County Bar Association.
  Long-time Tyler attorney and my good friend, Murph Wilson, received 
the Justinian Award. Mr. Wilson has served the Tyler community in 
various capacities through the years. He served as mayor and as a 
member of the Tyler City Council, member of the Tyler School Board, 
president of the Smith County Bar Association, president of Southside 
Bank, member of Marvin United Methodist Church, and charter member of 
the Sharon Temple.
  Preston McGee received the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. Mr. McGee 
is a member of the Potter, Minton, Roberts, Davis & Jones law firm. He 
has been active with United Way, the American Heart Association, and 
Green Acres Baptist Church.
  The Liberty Bell Award was given posthumously to Sally Ellis Dobbs 
for her efforts to educate the public about legal issues and the role 
of law in our society. Mrs. Dobbs was instrumental in developing the 
``Now You Are 18'' Program and brochure and a similar program for 
eighth-graders. These programs are now used in educational efforts 
statewide. She is survived by her husband, J. Robert Dobbs Jr. and son, 
Smith County Assistant District Attorney David Dobbs, who accepted the 
award on her behalf.
  These individuals have earned the respect of their peers in their 
community and of all those who seek to preserve and promote the ideals 
of law and justice upon which our great Nation was founded. Their 
integrity, hard work, and commitment to high standards of 
professionalism are exemplary.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in paying tribute 
to these outstanding citizens of Tyler, TX, and to the efforts of the 
Smith County Bar Association and Smith County Lawyers Auxiliary.




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