[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E482]
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                  HONORING THE MEMORY OF TED TESTERMAN

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2007

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the memory and life of Ted Testerman, a resident of the First 
Congressional District of Tennessee, who passed away March 5, 2007. 
Theodore W. ``Ted'' Testerman lived a life of entrepreneurship, 
service, and was known by all for his fairness to all those around him, 
even his business competitors.
  He was married to Emma Greene for 55 years. They had two sons Hugh 
and William, and five grandchildren. Ted was very dedicated to his 
family, a quality that is sought after in today's world.
  He served the great State of Tennessee as a member of the Sullivan 
County Election Commission since 1974. He was also a past president of 
the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, former member of the Bristol Jaycees, 
and the Kiwanis Club of Bristol. He was truly a pillar of Bristol.
  Theodore W. ``Ted'' Testerman started working in a men's clothing 
store as a salesman and by 1964 he owned the business, Blakely-
Mitchell, which became the epicenter for community discussion in 
Bristol.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join me this evening in offering 
our sympathies to the family and friends of Theodore W. ``Ted'' 
Testerman. He was a dedicated family man, a foundation to the Bristol 
community, and entrepreneur. His service is greatly appreciated, and he 
will be deeply missed.

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