[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E112]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING FREDDIE TIDWELL FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO CRAWFORD 
                            COUNTY, GEORGIA

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                          HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 6, 2001

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a distinguished 
gentleman from Georgia's 8th District who has recently passed away, 
Freddie J. Tidwell.
  Mr. Tidwell served four terms as Crawford County Commissioner and 
worked relentlessly to bring millions of dollars to Crawford County, 
Georgia. Additionally, he served Crawford County as Judge of Small 
Claims Court for 12 years, served in the U.S. Navy as an advisor to the 
South Korean Army during the Korean Conflict, and served as a Georgia 
State Representative.
  Mr. Tidwell made a career of serving people, and we all know this 
world needs more people who are willing to put selfishness aside and 
dedicate themselves to serving their community and their country. As a 
Member of Congress from Georgia, I am fortunate to have known Mr. 
Tidwell and had many opportunities to work with him on issues facing 
both Crawford County and the state of Georgia.
  Mr. Speaker, Georgia continues to be home to incredible leaders and 
public servants. Mr. Tidwell was one of those people. He was an 
outstanding American, and it is an honor to have known him.

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