[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 6, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S1621]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF BEASOR WALKER

 Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, today I honor Mr. Beasor Walker, 
who has lived a life of great service to our Nation and to my hometown 
of Tuscaloosa, AL.
  Beasor was a celebrated soldier in the Second World War, where he 
fought in the June 6, 1944, Invasion of Normandy. Despite a wound to 
his side, Beasor stayed with his unit during the duration of the fight 
and was promoted to company commander. Wounded again, he returned to 
his unit a second time in order to fight against the Nazis in the 
December 1944 Battle of the Bulge. It was during this offensive that he 
earned the Distinguished Service Cross, two Silver Stars, three Bronze 
Stars, and two Purple Hearts. After 27 years of distinguished service 
to the U.S. Army, including time at Fort Jackson, where he trained 
replacement troops for the Korean War, Beasor retired as a colonel.
  A graduate of the University of Alabama, Beasor was elected sheriff 
of Tuscaloosa County in 1970. He served as sheriff until 1991, and 
during his lengthy tenure he was able to greatly improve Tuscaloosa 
County. Beasor is responsible for integrating the Sheriff's Department, 
streamlining the homicide squads, and extensively working to improve 
the Alabama Boys' and Girls' Ranch. Beasor has been inducted to both 
the Alabama Military Hall of Honor and the Alabama Law Enforcement Hall 
of Fame.
  His service to the Nation has been exceptional, and Beasor Walker is 
more than deserving of this recognition. His sacrifices are appreciated 
and important to the freedom we enjoy every day. I hope my colleagues 
will join me in thanking my friend Beasor Walker for his service to our 
Nation and to the State of Alabama.

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