[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 97 (Friday, June 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1314-E1315]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MAYOR CHARLES MITCHELL

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 15, 2007

  Mr. CRAMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a friend 
and North Alabama community leader, former Muscle Shoals Mayor Charles 
Mitchell.
  Madam Speaker, some of our colleagues may remember Charles Mitchell. 
Before his election as Mayor, he served over fourteen

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years as an aide to Senator Howell Heflin. He also worked for Senators 
Lister Hill, James Allen, and Maryon Allen before joining Senator 
Heflin's staff in 1978.
  In 1992, the City of Muscle Shoals, Alabama reorganized its 
government into the current mayor-council structure that it utilizes 
today. Mayor Mitchell was elected as the city's first mayor.
  During his two terms as Mayor, he worked to change the face of the 
city through numerous building campaigns, including a new high school, 
a modern library, recreational facilities, and a post office. He also 
successfully worked to establish an early warning system and address 
the city's flooding problem.
  Madam Speaker, Mayor Mitchell passed away last Saturday. He is 
survived by his wife Betty and daughters Leslie Ann and Carrie, 
stepdaughters Kim, Shannon, and Laurel, as well as five grandchildren 
and step-grandchildren.
  Mayor Mitchell was a good friend, community and civic leader that 
will be missed in both Alabama and Washington. His willingness to help 
others and dedication to his community is an inspiration for all in 
North Alabama and across the country to follow. I rise today to 
celebrate his life and honor his achievements.

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