[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 11, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE MEMORY OF JAMES P. HAYES, JR.

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2008

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the state of Alabama recently lost a dear 
friend, and I rise today to honor the memory of Mr. James P. Hayes, Jr.
  Jim was born in Brewton, Alabama, and graduated from T.R. Miller High 
School. He then received both his bachelor's and master's degrees in 
Industrial Engineering from the University of Alabama. While at the 
university, he was a member of the Tau Beta Pi honor fraternity and the 
Delta Kappa Epsilon social fraternity.
  Jim's many years of public service began when he joined former 
Alabama Governor Don Siegelman's administration in 1999 and served as 
revenue commissioner. He later served as director of the Alabama 
Development Office, executive secretary, land commissioner, and senior 
advisor to Governor Siegelman. Jim also served as director of planning 
and acquisitions for the Louisiana Land and Exploration Company, and he 
was director of First Commercial Bank in Birmingham and BancTrust 
Financial in Mobile.
  Not only was he a dedicated public servant, but Jim was also an 
active civic leader. He was a past president of the Supporters Board of 
the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. He was a supporter of the 
Lakeshore Foundation, the Crippled Children's Foundation, the Greater 
Birmingham Humane Society, and numerous other charitable foundations.
  In 2002, Jim became president of the Economic Development Partnership 
of Alabama and restructured the group. Jim led the EDPA out of debt, 
while working tirelessly to improve the lives of all Alabama citizens.
  The work of Jim Hayes did not go unnoticed. In 1994, the University 
of Alabama named him its Alumnus of the Year. And, he was recently 
honored when the University of Alabama's James P. Hayes Moral Forum was 
endowed in his name. In 2004, the University of Alabama bestowed Jim an 
honorary doctorate and named him a Distinguished Engineering Fellow. In 
recognition of all his wonderful work, Jim received the Outstanding 
Civic Leader Award on National Philanthropy Day in 2007.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering a 
dedicated businessman, public servant, husband, and friend to all. Jim 
Hayes will be deeply missed by his wife, Ann Beauchamp Hayes; his 
sisters, Margaret Hayes Brunstad and Susan Hayes Curry; his five 
nieces, and his nephew--as well as the many countless friends he leaves 
behind.
  Our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this difficult time.

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