[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     IN RECOGNITION OF THE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF EUGENE McAVOY CHAMPION

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2012

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the 
80th birthday of Mr. Eugene Champion.
  Mr. Champion was born on February 20, 1932, in Crenshaw County, 
Alabama to Leon and Carol Champion. The son of a farmer and teacher, 
Eugene finished high school and served in the Air Force during the 
Korean Conflict. He attended and graduated from the University of 
Alabama on the GI Bill.
  Eugene was married to his high school sweetheart, Bobbie Royal, in 
1951. They had five children, Cindy, Mac, Becky, Amy and Bob. In 1976, 
Bobbie passed away. In 1979, Eugene married Margaret Scott and added 
her three children, Duane, Emalyn, and Derek to the family.
  Mr. Champion received his CPA and worked as an accountant for several 
businesses as well as the State of Alabama.
  After retiring from the State, Mr. Champion opened his own accounting 
firm. Although now retired, he still helps out friends with their taxes 
each year.
  Eugene and Margaret are very involved in the First Baptist Church of 
Prattville. He is also an active member of the Lion's Club. Eugene is a 
proud grandfather and great-grandfather, who enjoys spending time with 
his family.
  On February 19, his friends and family will celebrate his birthday in 
Prattville, Alabama. Today I would like to wish Eugene Champion a very 
Happy 80th Birthday.

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