[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 148 (Wednesday, November 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2306-E2307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MR. JAMES BERTRAL GALLOWAY

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 9, 2005

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor Mr. James 
Bertral Galloway, who

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was born on November 3, 1924, in the Hopewell Community near Geraldine, 
Alabama. Mr. Galloway was a Navy veteran who served stateside in 
Chincoteague, Virginia as an air mechanic, near the end of WorId War 
II. He later married the former Miss Pauline Mayes on October 17, 1970. 
Until retirement, the two of them taught school at Geraldine High 
School. Mrs. Galloway taught remediation for 30 years, and Mr. Galloway 
taught history and also coached basketball.
  As a devoted teacher, Mr. Galloway also had a passion for the 
contributions of veterans to our society, and a desire to honor those 
contributions. Mr. Galloway started the Geraldine Veterans Day Program. 
Spanning three decades, 2005 marks its 31st year. This program has 
become a Geraldine staple, and its special nature is attested to by the 
fact that it prompts surrounding communities to make plans to attend 
each year.
  In recent years, the Geraldine School administration, in conjunction 
with the Student Government Association, has sponsored the Veterans Day 
Program and has taken it to new heights. The well-organized program, 
with the participation of the SGA, sponsors, faculty, and of course the 
veterans themselves includes being escorted to special seating, 
commemorative speeches, drama productions, and martial music in front 
of the student body, which numbers over 1,100. Each veteran is 
recognized by name, service branch, years of service and theater of 
operations. There is a special memorial component of the program, to 
honor those veterans who have passed away during the year. Upon 
conclusion of the formal program, the veterans and their families share 
a meal together and have the opportunity to visit the school, where the 
halls and doorways have been decorated with a patriotic theme.
  It is with sadness I note that Mr. James Galloway passed away on July 
13, 2005. I want to publicly express how deeply he will be missed. His 
efforts will not be forgotten or unnoticed, and although we mourn his 
absence, we celebrate his many years of unselfish service to the 
community. His sincerity and devotion to country and service shine to 
this day. The Veterans Day Program at Geraldine School is one that has 
enriched countless lives for 31 years. Through Mr. James Bertral 
Galloway's efforts, and those who followed him, the Geraldine School 
community has a greater appreciation of the sacrifices made by our 
veterans.

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