[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 76 (Wednesday, June 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1153]
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COMMENDING DONALD L. LANGHAM ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 40 
         YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE LABORERS OF SOUTHWEST ALABAMA

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 2006

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commend Donald L. Langham of 
Mobile, Alabama, for his service to south Alabama. For 40 years now, 
Don has represented the interests of some of Alabama's finest citizens 
as a labor negotiator.
  Don Langham was born in Prichard, Alabama, and educated in the Mobile 
County public school system. After high school, Don attended the 
University of Southern Mississippi. He began his distinguished career 
in labor in Dothan, Alabama, before returning to Mobile to represent 
the interests of paper mill workers.
  During his time in labor negotiations, Don traveled throughout Europe 
and South America to support the efforts of organized labor. He has met 
and worked with many of the most important leaders of Alabama and our 
country.
  Due to his recent work with several multinational corporations, Don 
has gained a keen insight into some of the major issues facing our 
nation. Don has also done outstanding work as the chairman of the board 
of trustees of the University of South Alabama, where he has worked 
tirelessly to raise funds for the South Alabama Cancer Center.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Mr. Donald L. Langham 
and commend him for his outstanding service to the people of Alabama. 
He has dedicated 40 years to improving the lives of workers throughout 
south Alabama. I know his family and many friends join with me in 
praising his accomplishments and extending thanks for his many efforts 
over the years on behalf of the citizens of the First Congressional 
District and the state of Alabama.

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