[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1528-E1529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CORONER HUEY MACK, SR.

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2006

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Huey Mack, 
Sr. for his accomplishments and dedication to Baldwin County, Alabama, 
where he served for many years as Baldwin County Coroner.
  Huey Mack was born on December 20, 1937, in McCalla, Alabama, and is 
a native of Escambia County, He attended the University of Alabama and 
received a degree in mortuary science at the Gupton Jones Institute in 
Dallas, Texas, In 1982, he was appointed by Alabama Governor George 
Wallace to fill an unexpired term as Baldwin County Coroner. Huey Mack 
will retire in January 2007, from the position he has held for the past 
28 years.
  Among his many contributions, Huey Mack has played a crucial role in 
passing legislation that creates educational requirements for the 
office of coroner. He also served as Vice President of the Funeral 
Director Association, made significant contributions with his 
involvement with the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, served as 
President of the Alabama Coroner's Association for 7 years, and is a 
member of the Rotary Club. Huey Mack and his wife, Jean, have two 
children, Linda and Huey, Jr. Huey Mack, Jr. was recently elected 
Sheriff of Baldwin County.

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  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me in congratulating 
him on his many years of public service. I know his wife, his family 
and many friends join with me in praising his accomplishments and 
extending thanks for his service over the years to Baldwin County.

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