[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 125 (Thursday, September 18, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H7532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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               IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSMAN ALBERT LEE SMITH

  (Mr. RILEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today filled with both grief and 
gratitude over the death of former Congressman Albert Lee Smith.
  Congressman Smith was a man with an incredible strength of character, 
enormous integrity, and a rock solid dedication to his convictions. He 
exemplified what a leader should be. He, along with his wife Eunie, 
have fought for years for conservative ideals, strong family values, 
and the moral beliefs this country was founded on. Congressman Smith 
could always be counted on to do what he believed to be right, 
regardless of the political consequences.
  Although his death is a cause of sadness, I am very grateful for 
Albert Lee Smith, for his life, his leadership, and his friendship. 
Alabama and America have truly lost one of their finest sons.

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