[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 195 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H10038]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO SCOTTY BYRNE

  (Mr. BYRNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of longtime 
Brewton, Alabama, resident and my cousin, G.S. ``Scotty'' Byrne Jr., 
who passed away on November 18 at the age of 92.
  Scotty was a veteran of World War II having served in the 351st 
Infantry Division under General Mark Clark and later went on to serve 
as sheriff of Escambia County for 24 years.
  In college at the University of Southern Mississippi, Scotty was a 
premier two-sport athlete excelling in both baseball and golf. He was 
the first athlete to be inducted into the USM Sports Hall of Fame for 
two sports. Throughout his life, he was one of the most able golfers in 
our part of the State.
  During his tenure as sheriff, he was a vocal supporter of the Alabama 
Sheriff's Boys Ranch, providing resources for children in need 
throughout our State. Without a doubt, Scotty was one of the most 
memorable citizens in Escambia County's long history.
  So on behalf of Alabama's First Congressional District, I want to 
share our condolences with Scotty's family. He will be sorely missed.

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