[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 128 (Saturday, August 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1779]
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                 HONORING THE MEMORY OF ROBERT LEE MOTT

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Saturday, August 4, 2007

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the City of Chickasaw and indeed the 
entire State of Alabama lost a dear friend, and I rise today to honor 
him and pay tribute to his memory. Robert L. Mott was a successful 
businessman and restaurateur whose kindness and willingness to help 
others had a strong impact on the lives of so many throughout south 
Alabama.
  Known to his community as ``Papa Bear,'' Robert started his own 
restaurant, Papa Bear's Seafood, 12 years ago. He also owned Mott-
White's Fixtures, a restaurant equipment business in downtown Mobile. 
Robert's colleagues remember him as a fair businessman who was a 
pleasure to conduct business with.
  Prior to his career in the restaurant business, Robert worked in the 
engineering division of the Alabama State Highway Department, in 
addition to serving in the Army National Guard. He was active in his 
community, often helping to set up local church facilities.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering a 
dedicated community member and friend to many throughout south Alabama. 
He will be deeply missed by those who knew him. Robert Lee Mott is 
survived by his wife of 46 years, Darothy Mott; 3 daughters, Robbin 
Stevens of Gulfcrest, Sandra Ivy of Chickasaw, and Kimberly Tait of 
Fort Morgan; his mother, Christine Mott of Tibbie; 2 brothers, Roger 
Mott of Mobile and Coyette Mott of Sarasota, Florida; and 7 
grandchildren. May his family know that they are in our thoughts and 
prayers during this difficult time.

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