[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 8 (Thursday, January 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E85]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO T. MASSEY BEDSOLE

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 20, 2011

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of Mr. T. 
Massey Bedsole, a dear friend and active supporter of higher education 
in the state of Alabama who recently passed away at the age of 93.
  A 1939 graduate of the University of Alabama and a 1941 graduate of 
the University of Alabama law school, ``Mr. Massey'' answered his 
nation's call as a Navy aviator in the Pacific Theater, serving with 
distinction during World War II. After the war, he was discharged with 
the rank of lieutenant colonel.
  A native of Grove Hill, Alabama, Massey Bedsole, was the proverbial 
pillar of the community in Mobile, Alabama, as both a leading attorney 
and outstanding businessman.
  In 1946, ``Mr. Massey'' moved to Mobile where he joined the law firm 
that would become Hand, Arendall, Bedsole, Greaves and Johnson.
  ``Mr. Massey'' served as an attorney for 60 years, also finding time 
to lend his considerable talents as president of the Mobile County Bar 
Association, director of the First National Bank of Mobile and director 
of the Alabama Power Company.
  While a much respected legal mind and successful business executive, 
perhaps ``Mr. Massey'' made his greatest mark as a booster of higher 
education in Mobile and across the state of Alabama, as well as for his 
support of local charitable efforts.
  For nearly four decades, ``Mr. Massey'' was a trustee at the 
University of Mobile where he was named chairman emeritus and honorary 
life trustee. For ten years, he also served his beloved alma mater, the 
University of Alabama, as trustee and then trustee emeritus.
  He was also chairman of the J.L. Bedsole Charitable Foundation for 
over 30 years.
  On behalf of the people of South Alabama, I extend condolences to his 
wife of more than 64 years, Martha; their son, Travis, and daughter 
Curry; as well as grandchildren, Preston, Edward, Ashley and Daniel; 
and their entire family. You are all in our prayers.

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