[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 12, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE MEMORY OF MARTIN CUMMINGS

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the memory of my 
late friend, Martin Cummings. Martin passed away on January 3 of this 
year. He was a wise man who counseled me on numerous occasions. I will 
truly miss him, as will his community of Wilson County, Tennessee.
  Martin's pride for his community was obvious. He served on numerous 
civic organizations and boards, including the Wilson County Planning 
Commission where he served as chairman. In his capacity as planning 
commission chairman, Martin helped shaped Wilson County into a 
prosperous and attractive community.
  He was a successful real estate professional who devoted much time 
and energy into everything he did. He received numerous awards from an 
appreciative real estate industry. His family especially reaped the 
rewards of his caring and generous nature. Martin and his wife, Camelia 
Rose, were married for nearly 51 years and had five children and six 
grandchildren. Martin has left a wonderful legacy.
  I deeply admired Martin for his many accomplishments and his 
unselfish service to his community. His decency transcended both his 
public and private life. I am proud to have had Martin as a close 
friend. I will sorely miss that friendship and his sage advice.

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