[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1103]
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                TRIBUTE TO MR. EDWARD HARVEY HOOMES, JR.

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2011

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of Mr. Edward 
Harvey Hoomes, Jr., of Brewton, Alabama, a respected public servant who 
passed away after an extended illness on June 9, 2011. He was 76 years 
old.
  During his lifetime, Edward Hoomes was a much beloved member of his 
community, and spent many years working for the Escambia County 
Commission. E.H., as he was called by his friends and family, honorably 
served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959, reaching the rank 
of Specialist 3.
  Mr. Speaker, E.H. will be remembered for his character, strength, 
love of the outdoors and his loving heart. All who knew E.H. will 
surely miss him.
  On behalf of the people of South Alabama, I would like to extend my 
condolences to his wife, Betty, their daughters, Beverly and Sandra, 
their son Robert, and their families for the loss. You are all in our 
thoughts and prayers.

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