[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E309]
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                    TRIBUTE TO LEONARD METZGER, JR.

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2011

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer tribute to Mr. Leonard 
Metzger, Jr., a beloved and respected member of the South Alabama 
business community who recently passed away at the age of 81.
  To his many friends, Leonard Metzger was a gentleman, an avid 
outdoorsman, a devoted businessman and booster of the community.
  Born in Mobile in 1929, Mr. Metzger graduated from University 
Military School, UMS, where he was the 1948 Julius Tutwiler Award 
recipient. He would later serve on the UMS-Wright Board of Directors 
for 25 years.
  He attended the University of Alabama until he was called home to 
lead the family clothing business, Metzger's, after the death of his 
father, Leonard Metzger, Sr.
  For three decades, Mr. Metzger guided the store and supervised its 
expansion. He sold his business interest in the early 1980's and turned 
his attention to local civic activities, including the Alabama Deep Sea 
Fishing Rodeo and the Junior Miss Pageant.
  Mr. Metzger loved fishing, duck hunting and telling humorous stories 
as much as he loved making friends.
  His contributions to our community in business and civic activities 
are many and he will be sorely missed.
  On behalf of the people of South Alabama, I wish to extend 
condolences to Mildred, his wife of 36 years; his son, Leonard ``Lee''; 
daughters, Nancy, Peggy and Debbie; stepdaughter, Marty; sister, Clare; 
6 grandchildren, and extended family and friends. You are all in our 
thoughts and prayers.

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