[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 145 (Thursday, October 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2501-E2502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF THE PASSING OF W.L. SMITH

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
W.L. Smith ``Junior,'' a World War II veteran and a community

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leader who passed away on October 5, 2009. Mr. Smith spent his life 
serving his country, his community, and his family, and I am proud to 
honor his dedication and service.
  Junior Smith was born on November 7, 1921 in Weedowee, Alabama and 
was a lifelong resident of Jay, Florida. He served honorably in World 
War II before opening Smith Tractor Company in Jay. In addition, Junior 
was an active member of the community. He was a member of the Jay 
United Methodist Church, as well as the Masonic Lodge. Junior will be 
sorely missed by his wife of 59 years, Louise, his children, Connie, 
Donna, Ricky, and Scotty, his 10 grandchildren, his great-grandchild, 
and his entire extended family.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to honor W.L. Smith ``Junior'' as a World War II hero and 
Northwest Florida leader. Junior will be remembered as a loving husband 
and father and as an important part of our community. My wife Vicki and 
I offer our prayers for his family as we remember and honor the life of 
W.L. Smith.