[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E288-E289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO JAMES EARL MOBLEY, AGRICULTURE `STATESMAN'

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                           HON. TERRY EVERETT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2005

  Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a personal 
friend and a long-time resident of Shorterville in Henry County, 
Alabama in my Congressional district who passed away on February 15.
  Among the sizeable farming community in Alabama, James Earl Mobley 
would need no introduction. He was a tall man both physically and in 
character. Indeed, for many years in the Halls of Congress, Mobley was 
also well-known to more than a few agriculture lawmakers.
  Considered a `statesman' of agriculture, Mobley's diplomatic skill, 
coupled with his vast knowledge of peanut farming, were assets to 
growers, the industry and Congress. For decades there was probably no 
stronger, or more

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consistent advocate of peanut farming, particularly in the Tri-States 
region of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, than Mobley. He is credited 
with helping successfully guide his industry through many farm bills.
  A farmer for much of his life, he was an active voice for peanut 
farmers as the president of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. 
His expertise was tapped statewide as well when he served as vice 
president and a member of the board of directors of the Alabama 
Farmer's Federation. He was also a board member of the National Peanut 
Council.
  I speak for a great number of present and former lawmakers as well as 
farmers and friends in expressing my condolences to the family of James 
Earl Mobley. His gentleman farmer manner and his tireless dedication to 
agriculture will be sorely missed.

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