[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1602]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIARD McDONALD ON THE OCCASION OF WILLARD McDONALD 
                                  DAY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2003

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Willard McDonald on the occasion of the 6th Annual Willard McDonald Day 
in Ashland, Alabama.
  Willard McDonald has a deep faith in God and a deep love for gospel 
music. He was the founder and editor of ``Deep South Gospel Magazine,'' 
and the host of ``Gospel Music Review'' and the ``Country Boy Eddie 
Show'' in Birmingham, Alabama. He used his love of gospel music to 
organize gospel sings for twenty-five churches and for charity events.
  Since his retirement, Willard McDonald has devoted his time to 
helping others, and six years ago, his friends, his family and the 
citizens of Ashland organized a Willard McDonald Day to show their 
appreciation.
  Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute today to Willard McDonald as a great 
Alabamian and American, and I appreciate the House's acknowledgment of 
his legacy.

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