[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 192 (Wednesday, December 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMENDING REP. NOBLE ELLINGTON UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2011

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today 
to commend Rep. Noble Ellington, who has devoted over two decades to 
serving the citizens of Louisiana. His unwavering dedication and 
staunch support of those living in the Bayou State are deserving of our 
gratitude and appreciation.
  Noble has served in the Louisiana Legislature since 1988, where I had 
my first opportunity to work alongside this devoted public servant as 
we both represented the people of Jackson Parish. Not only did I have 
the privilege of calling him a colleague for many years following, but 
it was there that I first had the honor of knowing him as a friend. 
Looking back on those years, Noble's upbeat spirit and his ability to 
be kind to everyone is what I remember most.
  A man of many talents, Noble's career includes successful business 
endeavors in addition to his public service. For 40 years, he has been 
the owner of Noble Ellington Cotton Company, Inc., and is the director 
of Franklin State Bank and Franklin Cotton Warehouse.
  A true product of Northeast Louisiana, Noble was raised on a farm in 
Richland Parish and received his education from Mangham High School and 
Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, La. He has made his home in 
Winnsboro with his wife, Brenda Armstrong, and is the proud parent of 
four children and five grandchildren.
  He is a driving force in Louisiana for his committed leadership on 
various business, civic and governmental boards and committees. He 
currently serves as the National Chairman of the American Legislative 
Exchange Council resulting in positive, nationwide attention for our 
state.
  Through his numerous accomplishments, Noble has earned the respect 
and regard of those with whom he has served and the gratitude of the 
people he has diligently represented.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending best wishes 
to Rep. Noble Ellington upon his retirement and wishing him future 
success in all his efforts.

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