[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E595-E596]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. AND MRS. WILLIE THOMAS POUNCY ON THE OCCASION OF 
                     THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Willie 
Thomas Pouncy and Mrs. Lucile Pouncy on the occasion of their 50th 
Wedding Anniversary, which began on April 21, 1956, at Rock Elvy 
Baptist Church in Shady Grove, Alabama.
  Mr. Pouncy is a respected member of his church and community. He has 
served faithfully as a deacon at Rock Elvy Baptist Church since 1954. 
In 1952, Mr. Pouncy was drafted in the U.S. Army, where he served 
during the Korean War. Upon completion of his tour of duty, he went on 
to own and run a small farm in Goshen, Alabama, and work on the 
railroad in Waycross, Georgia. He also worked for Brotherhood of 
Maintenance of Way Employees for 19 years. Mr. Pouncy worked diligently 
to set an example to his seven sons as to what a husband and father 
should be, and he taught his seven daughters what traits are important 
in a husband. All the while, Mr. Pouncy had several admirers but none 
as important as his 14 children and his wife, Lucile.
  Mrs. Pouncy was born Lucile Tucker in Shady Grove, Alabama. She is 
the embodiment of a God-fearing woman. She has always emphasized the 
importance of God, family, and education. Mrs. Pouncy served Rock Elvy 
Baptist Church as a secretary and is an usher, board member and 
deaconess. She managed a household of 14 children while her husband was 
away with work. She always made sure the homework was completed, chores 
finished, and Sunday school lessons comprehended. Mrs. Pouncy mastered 
the art of rearing with a stern will but a compassionate heart. She was 
not only a mother to her own children, but she served as a second 
mother to many of the children in the community.
  I know Alabama and even our nation have benefited from the union of 
Mr. and Mrs. Pouncy. Among their 14 children, 32 grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren, there are two sons and two grandsons that have 
served in the recent war on terror. Additionally, they have raised: a 
social worker, several engineers, a bank president, a counselor, a 
minister, numerous business professionals, and most important to me . . 
. my director of constituent services.
  Their 14 children: Willie Dean, Willie Thomas, Jr., Claudie Frank, 
Sharon (deceased), Linda, Michael, Lisha, Winfred, James, Kathy, 
Salena, Tyrone, Errical and Eric would like me to pass on their word of 
appreciation to their parents for the example they set, encouragement 
given, and yes, even for the discipline administered.
  Mr. Speaker, in these times it is refreshing to know a family that is 
committed to the values and outstanding morals that Mr. and Mrs. Willie 
Thomas Pouncy have encouraged in their marriage and family. I have no 
doubt that this marriage symbolizes the strength of character and love 
of God that every American should emulate. Congratulations to Mr. and

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Mrs. Pouncy on their 50th Wedding Anniversary--the world is a better 
place because of their contributions.

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