[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 204 (Thursday, December 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING SUE SOUTHERN OF HALEYVILLE, AL

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                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2017

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize the talents, 
achievements and dedication of Mrs. Sue Southern of Haleyville, Alabama 
on the occasion of her retirement as Municipal Court Clerk of the city 
of Haleyville, Alabama, which is in Alabama's 4th Congressional 
District.
  Sue Southern began her career with Haleyville 29 years ago back in 
1988 and since then has worked alongside numerous municipal judges, 
attorneys, mayors and members of the city council. I was fortunate to 
be one of those municipal judges during her time of service. I worked 
alongside of Sue in the mid-1990s as a young municipal judge for the 
city, having just graduated from law school a couple of years earlier.
  As someone who worked alongside Sue for several years, I can say 
without a doubt, she always strove to make sure that every person who 
came through the court system was treated fairly and with dignity, yet 
she made sure the trains ran on time, as they say.
  During her almost three decades as municipal court clerk, Sue has 
taken a particular interest in strengthening domestic violence laws in 
the state of Alabama. She has seen numerous cases come through the 
court system, of women who had nowhere to turn and no way to escape 
abusive relationships. Sue worked to change this and give a voice to 
countless women across Alabama.
  Sue's family is also immeasurably important to her. She is married to 
David Southern and has two children, Brian Berry and Jason Berry. Sue 
also has four grandchildren: Blake, Madison, David and Katie.
  Sue will be missed by those she has served for so many years, but I 
know she will continue to be active in her community. She has earned 
this retirement with her many years of dedication. I wish her all the 
best in her retirement.

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