[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1829-E1830]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO ALVIN BERNARD STEWART

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mourn the loss of 
my dear friend, Al Stewart. Al was a giant of a man with a heart of 
pure gold. He was the person everyone in his community came to when 
they needed a helping hand. He never turned anyone away in their hour 
of need. He was a friend to everyone and a true pillar of our 
community.
  Al Stewart was deeply committed to the safety and security of his 
fellow citizens. He bravely served his country in our Army during the 
Korean Conflict. He also served in the Philadelphia Police Department 
for 25 years, including 5 years in the Gang Control Division.
  His commitment to our citizens did not end when he left the Police 
Department. He moved to the Board of Revision of Taxes where he was 
dedicated to ensuring that our seniors and citizens of modest means 
were not unfairly taxed.
  Mr. Speaker, Al Stewart honorably served the people of Northwest 
Philadelphia as a community leader and as their City Councilman. But, 
his greatest service was as a husband and a father. He deeply loved his 
late wife Ojetta and was devoted to his children Alinda, Shellyn, and 
Dwayne.
  Al leaves a great legacy behind as he goes on to his reward. Those of 
us who knew him are better off for that privilege. So, I ask all of my 
colleagues in the House to join me in honoring him today.

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