[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO MONROE COUNTY COMMISSIONER CHARLIE McCORVEY

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2010

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise out of sadness to note the recent 
passing of a good friend and a long-time public servant. Monroe County 
Commissioner Charlie McCorvey passed away at the age of 59 on February 
24, 2010, after an extended illness.
  Charlie McCorvey loved helping others and his many achievements are 
measured in the lives of the many students at Monroeville Middle School 
where he taught for 35 years, as well as in the support and respect he 
earned from the people of Monroe County who benefitted from his 
leadership as county commissioner for over two decades.
  Commissioner McCorvey was native to Monroe County and South Alabama 
where he was dedicated to inspiring his students to reach for their 
dreams while he also labored hard in local government to improve the 
lives of all citizens.
  A graduate of Hope College in Holland, Michigan, Charlie worked as a 
teacher in New York state before eventually returning to South Alabama.
  Charlie was more than a passionate school teacher and public 
official, he was also among Monroe County's most noted ambassadors. For 
over 14 years, he traveled across the United States and around the 
world as a major cast member of the play ``To Kill a Mockingbird,'' 
based on the book by another Monroe County native, Harper Lee.
  Charlie portrayed the character of Tom Robinson with a style that 
mesmerized audiences of all ages.
  Charlie was also an active member of the Alabama Education 
Association, serving as a state and national delegate. He also served 
as treasurer of the Monroe County Education Association and the Monroe 
County Democratic Conference. His volunteer activities included serving 
as a board member of the American Red Cross in Monroe County.
  Commissioner McCorvey is survived by his partner, Sandra Farr and 
three children, Stephanie Lauren, Justin Ryan and Charles Quarles and 
nine brothers and sisters.
  On behalf of the people of Monroe County, I extend my prayers and 
condolences to his family.

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