[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E339]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO MAYOR JACK HAMMONS

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2010

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life 
and achievements of Mayor Jack Hammons who passed away on March 5, 
2010. Until his death, Mayor Hammons was a dedicated public servant. 
His strong connection and unwavering support of his dearly loved town 
of Winnsboro are qualities for which he will always be remembered.
  Before being elected as mayor three times, Mayor Hammons also served 
two terms on the city council. In addition to his long history of 
public service, he had a 40 year background as a businessman.
  Among his impressive list of endeavors and recognitions, he served 
for 12 years on the Franklin Medical Center Board of Commissioners, 
serving six as chairman. He was a member and past president of the 
Winnsboro-Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce and was awarded the 
Chamber of Commerce's ``Spirit Award'' for his remarkable volunteer 
work. He also served as president of the Winnsboro Merchants 
Association for eight years, president of the Winnsboro Economic 
Development Foundation for seven years, a Franklin Parish Head Start 
advisory member for six years.
  But his commitment to others did not end there. Mayor Hammons was 
also a devoted family man. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie, and 
their three daughters, Paula, Sandy and Rhonda.
  Mayor Hammons was truly an inspiration to all who knew him. I wish to 
express my deepest condolences to his family, and may God continue to 
bless the memory of a man who will be missed by his family, his friends 
and his community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me to pay tribute to 
Mayor Jack Hammons. He will always be remembered by all as a loving 
husband and father, a faithful public servant and an integral part of 
the Winnsboro community.

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