[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 144 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ALEX C. McDONALD

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                          HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2016

  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, San Diego and the state of 
California recently and suddenly lost a legal giant. I lost a friend 
and a neighbor.
  Alex C. McDonald loved the law. While his initial area of expertise 
was in real estate law, his legal knowledge of multiple fields was 
expansive.
  In a public service record that stretched more than two decades, Alex 
served on the state's 4th District Court of Appeals.
  His mark on the law and how it impacted the people of California are 
indelible.
  Alex played key roles in rulings that would affect public safety, 
civil liberties and voting rights.
  But to those who were fortunate enough to know Alex his wry sense of 
humor would be among their strongest memories.
  My husband, Steve, and I had a front row seat to his challenging and 
caring nature, as our families were friends and neighbors for over 40 
years.
  For many people service on the court would have been enough, but 
Alex's impact on his community went beyond the bench.
  Through his role as President of the downtown San Diego Lion's Club, 
Alex was instrumental in creating Lions Community Manor. The Manor is a 
lifeline that provides housing for seniors, low-income families, and 
those living with disabilities. His legacy will continue to help those 
in need.
  He will be missed greatly in the community, but the greatest loss 
will be felt in the lives of his extraordinary and close knit family 
where his greatest pride and passion was focused.
  His wife, Judy, his four daughters--Katy, Annie, Margie, and 
Elizabeth--his sons-in-law, and his seven grandchildren are mourning 
the loss of a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
  I'm sure I speak for the people of San Diego and California as we 
thank Alex for his years of service and extend our deepest condolences 
to his family.

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