[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 9 (Friday, January 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E63]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         JAMES ``BIMBO'' BREWER

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 13, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
loss of a Northeast Georgian whose voice has touched tens of thousands 
in the Ninth District.
  To the Hall County community James ``Bimbo'' Brewer was known as a 
cheerful radio personality. For many years, his personality and 
storytelling brought happiness and entertainment to not only those who 
tuned in to his show, but also to those who were close to him.
  ``Bimbo'' was a dedicated servant to the people of Gainesville. He 
volunteered as deacon at his church and later joined the Hall County 
Sheriff's Office, where he worked as an advocate for crime victims and 
their families.
  In that role, Bimbo walked with many Hall County citizens through the 
trials and heartbreak that fall on the victims of violent crimes. 
Reverend Bill Couch of the First Baptist Church of Gainesville said it 
best when he described ``Bimbo'' as someone who ``no matter how 
traumatic the scene . . . was strong and dependable.''
  The Ninth District of Georgia will always remember this encouraging, 
steadfast member of our community. Mr. Speaker, I ask that we all keep 
his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days, as we 
reflect on Bimbo's many contributions to our corner of Georgia.

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