[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 109 (Thursday, July 19, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S5209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MAYOR TED JENNINGS

 Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to a 
dedicated individual in Alabama, Mayor Ted Jennings of Brewton, AL. Ted 
has been a successful businessman, pharmacist, and community, State, 
and national leader.
  When he retires this year, he will have served as the mayor of 
Brewton for 24 years. During that time, he has grown Brewton both 
economically and technologically. But in addition to his success as a 
mayor, he has been a successful business owner and pharmacist. He is 
also well known in Alabama as former president and an active officer of 
the Alabama League of Municipalities and nationally has served on the 
board and in many other positions in the National League of Cities. He 
has, in both capacities, represented Brewton and Alabama as a strong 
advocate on matters of economic development. On a personal level, I 
want to express my appreciation to Ted for his friendship, advice, and 
counsel on matters critical to the area.
  All of us who have come to know him over the years have observed his 
dedication to public service, his hard work, and his effective 
leadership. He has a host of friends and admirers--this Senator is one. 
I thank him for his service and know that, even in retirement, he will 
be a strong advocate for rural economic development and Alabama. I 
extend my best wishes to Ted and family as you begin your next 
adventure.

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