[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
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                HONORING THE MEMORY OF WALTER B. STOVALL

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 1999

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Walter R. Stovall, who passed away on May 31, 1999. I ask all of my 
colleagues in Congress to join me in paying tribute to an outstanding 
individual. Walter Stovall was born on May 28, 1910, and was married 
for 64 years to Inez Kessler Stovall.
  He is preceeded in death by his son, Walter Stovall, Jr. and is 
survived by a sister, Viona Kirby of Normangee, numerous nieces, 
nephews and devoted friends. Walter will be missed by many people.
  In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as one of the 1,000 Houston 
volunteers who replaced the crew of the sunken U.S.S. Houston. After 
his distinguished career in the U.S. Navy, Walter went to work for the 
FMC Corporation. He retired after 42 years of committed service.
  As a dedicated Christian layman, Walter Stovall participated actively 
in the life of Memorial Baptist Church. He was a member of this church 
for 51 years, serving as its treasurer for 39 years. His devotion and 
morals are an inspiration to us all.
  Walter was also an energetic and vital member of the Aldine 
community, where he served on the Board of Trustees of the Aldine 
Independent School District for 22 years. He was also active in the 
Boys Scouts of America and the Aldine Civic Club.
  For years, the Aldine community benefited from the wisdom and 
dedication of Walter Stovall. I am certain that the strength of the 
community would not be what it is without Mr. Stovall's years of 
service, and I am confident that his legacy will continue for years to 
come. We will miss him, but we feel fortunate for having known him.

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