[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2199]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING ALABAMA STATE SENATOR GARY TANNER FOR HIS DEDICATED, 
                        FAITHFUL PUBLIC SERVICE

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I 
rise today to recognize Alabama State Senator Gary Tanner for his 
dedicated, faithful public service to the citizens of Mobile County.
  Senator Tanner is a distinguished member of the Mobile, Alabama, 
community and a tremendous advocate for all of south Alabama. He began 
his public service career as a Mobile County Commissioner in 1992 and 
was elected to the Alabama State Senate in 2002.
  During his career in the Alabama State Legislature, Senator Tanner 
worked tirelessly on behalf of south Alabama and served as chairperson 
of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
  Of particular significance, Gary was awarded the Tillman's Corner 
Citizen of the Year award in 1980 by the Tillman's Corner Area Chamber 
of Commerce. In 1989, he was selected as Business Associate of the Year 
by the Mobile Bay Chapter of the American Business Women's Association. 
He has also received the Able Helmsman Award in 2000 by the Mobile 
Labor Council, the State Employee's Rusty Hook Award in 2002, and the 
Mobile Democratic Executive Committee's Award of Distinction in 2004.
  Mr. Speaker, the faithful service of outstanding Americans like Gary 
Tanner has aided in an immeasurable way to the well being of our 
community. I would like to offer my congratulations for his many 
personal and professional achievements. I know his daughters, Bonita 
Tanner and Dawn Tanner-Smith; his grandchildren, Benjamin, Sarah, Will, 
and Drew; and his other family and many friends join with me in 
honoring his accomplishments and extending thanks for his many efforts 
on behalf of the people of Mobile and the entire State of Alabama.

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