[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 50 (Friday, April 22, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN CADDELL

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2005

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of North Alabama's 
most influential leaders, Mr. John Caddell. Mr. Caddell, who will turn 
95 on Saturday, is a popular lawyer in Decatur, Alabama who has done a 
great deal to help further the quality of life for all individuals in 
our community.
  Still active in his law firm of Harris, Caddell, and Shanks, Mr. 
Caddell has always found time to share his thoughts on important 
community issues. He has been recognized for his leadership and 
commitment by the Kiwanis Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Alabama 
Academy of Honor, and the University of Alabama.
  Mr. Caddell is a board member and volunteer for many community 
organizations. He has served as a trustee for the University of Alabama 
system, First National Bank of Decatur, the Alabama State Democratic 
Executive Committee, and the Decatur General Hospital Foundation 
amongst others. He is also an elder and a Deacon for the First 
Presbyterian Church of Decatur.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Caddell's family and friends in Decatur are 
gathering today to celebrate his 95th birthday with a surprise party. I 
rise, on behalf of everyone in North Alabama to thank him for 
everything he has done for the area and wish him a happy, healthy 95th 
year.

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