[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 84 (Monday, June 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF ALPHONSE ``AL'' G. CONDON, JR.

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2011

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today to recognize the life of 
Alphonse ``Al'' G. Condon, Jr.
  The people of Northwest Florida have come to associate the name Al 
Condon with the terms honest, hardworking and benevolent. For 45 years, 
Mr. Condon practiced law with the Emmanuel, Sheppard and Condon law 
firm where he demonstrated these traits while serving his community. 
Mr. Condon, born in Pensacola, graduated from St. Michael's Catholic 
School and Pensacola Catholic High School. After receiving a bachelor's 
degree, Cum Laude, from Vanderbilt University, he joined the United 
States Marine Corps to serve his country. He then pursued a law degree 
from the University of Florida College of Law and established himself 
as a premier trial lawyer.
  Civil litigation was not just a practice for Mr. Condon. His passion 
for justice transpired from the courtroom into his daily activities as 
well and is evident in his service as a past President of the Escambia-
Santa Rosa Bar Association, member of the Board of Governors of The 
Florida Bar and an emeritus member of the Florida Board of Bar 
Examiners. Mr. Condon also served as special counsel to former Governor 
Bob Graham.
  The impact Al Condon had on the Northwest Florida community extended 
far beyond his legal practice. A pivotal leader in the local community, 
Mr. Condon was actively involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the 
Development Council of Pensacola Catholic High School, the YMCA, 
Pensacola Sports Association, and the City of Pensacola Recreation 
Board. The Catholic Church recognized Mr. Condon's lifetime service to 
the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee by awarding him the Medal of 
Honor.
  Throughout his life, Al Condon exemplified the Catholic High School 
motto Pro Deo et Patria and United States Marine Corps motto Semper 
Fidelis in all he did. His legacy as a man of honor and sacrifice for 
his community will stand the test of time. Survived by his wife Judy of 
48 years, five children, and nine grandchildren, he will forever be 
remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged 
to recognize the life of Al Condon, Jr. of Pensacola, Florida. My wife 
Vicki and I offer our prayers for his entire family. He will be truly 
missed by all of us.

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