[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MARTHA EZELL ``MAMA'' TUNE FOR A LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT

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                            HON. BOB CLEMENT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2002

  Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Martha Ezell Tune, 
``Mama Tune,'' of Antioch, Tennessee, for a lifetime of devotion to 
family, faith, and community.
  Mama Tune's contributions to Davidson County, and particularly, the 
Antioch area, have impacted many. Whether it be her involvement and 
leadership in civic matters, cooking meals for family and friends, 
working the polls on election day, writing a history of the Antioch 
community, or substitute teaching at Antioch High School, Mama Tune is 
an individual who is an inspiration to us all.
  A Tennessee native, Mama Tune graduated from Antioch High School in 
1941, alongside her brother, James. That same year she married James 
Tune. The two enjoyed 50 years together and had two children, Buford 
and Sam, and three grandchildren. Mama Tune's sons are successful 
Middle Tennessee business owners.
  Tune received her education from Middle Tennessee Teacher's College 
and the University of Alabama. She taught at Una Elementary School for 
several years. She has been teaching in the Metropolitan Davidson 
County School System as a teacher or substitute teacher for fifty years 
and currently substitutes at Antioch High School on a regular basis. 
Many times she teaches students whose parents she once taught in 
school. Her profound influence for the good has shaped many lives over 
the years.
  Mama Tune often touts the accomplishments of the students she taught 
at Antioch. She pours more than knowledge into their lives: she pours 
love and they do not ever forget it.
  The Clement family has known and appreciated the friendship of the 
Tune and Ezell families for a number of years. In particular, we have 
enjoyed many conversations and meals at their home, including such 
southern delicacies as homemade chocolate pie, cornbread, green beans, 
fried chicken, and macaroni and cheese. Mama Tune is well known for her 
cooking and included a number of her best-loved recipes in the book, 
``All I Know About Antioch High School, The Town, and My Life.''
  Individuals like Mama Tune are those who make this nation great--
individuals who are willing to give of themselves and their time for 
the betterment of the state and the community through acts of kindness 
and love. Today we honor her for a lifetime of achievement.

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