[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING MR. KEITH PALMER ON RECEIPT OF THE LILLIAN C. McGOWIN 
                  OUTSTANDING CORPORATE CITIZEN AWARD

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I 
rise to honor Mr. Keith Palmer, President of Palmer's Toyota Superstore 
in Mobile, Alabama, on the occasion of his being honored with the 
Lillian C. McGowin Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award.
  This annual award is presented by the Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter of 
the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The local chapter of AFP 
represents nearly fifty fundraisers in the Alabama Gulf Coast region 
and encourages the growth and development of professional fundraisers, 
as well as promoting the maintaining of high ethical standards in this 
profession.
  Keith Palmer and the employees of Palmer's Toyota are certainly quite 
deserving of this recognition, having been extremely involved in the 
life of the Mobile community for many years. For many years, they have 
championed numerous community assistance, educational, and non profit 
organizations in south Alabama, all of which have been the beneficiary 
of his efforts and those of his fellow fundraisers. These groups 
include the Child Advocacy Center, the Ronald McDonald Houses of Mobile 
and Pensacola (Florida), the Boy Scouts of America, Baker High School, 
the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Semmes (Alabama) Dixie Youth 
Baseball, and Tanner Williams School.
  The Gulf Coast AFP Chapter undoubtedly received numerous worthy 
nominations for men and women from throughout Mobile who in their own 
way also make significant contributions to their friends and neighbors 
on a daily basis. I am certain it is difficult to make the final 
selection for this award, but as in the past, this year's winner has 
shown a tremendous level of community support and charitable giving. 
Many in Mobile can personally attest to Keith's deep concern for his 
neighbors and for so many in Mobile who have benefited from his and his 
employees' tremendous generosity.
  Mr. Speaker, I can think of no higher praise than that received from 
professional colleagues, and this award is certainly strong testimony 
to the esteem in which Keith Palmer is held by so many in Mobile. Along 
with his many family, friends, and colleagues throughout south Alabama, 
I wish to extend to him my warmest congratulations on the receipt of 
the Lillian C. McGowin Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award.

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