[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 59 (Thursday, April 4, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S2268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO WHIT ARMSTRONG

 Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the 
retirement of Whit Armstrong, a native of Montgomery, AL, from the 
Alabama Power Company board of directors, effective on April 26, 2019. 
Whit is an acknowledged leader in the financial and investment arena 
with over 30 years in the banking industry, including service as a 
member of the Alabama State Banking Board. He has provided decades of 
service to improve the quality of life in his community and across the 
State of Alabama with numerous civic, economic development, 
educational, and business organizations.
  Mr. Whit Armstrong previously served as president, chief executive 
officer, and chairman of the board of The Citizens Bank in Enterprise, 
AL, and of its holding company, Enterprise Capital Corporation, Inc. He 
currently serves as managing member of Creeke Capital Investments, LLC, 
also located in Enterprise, AL.
  Whit has earned many recognitions for his contributions, among them a 
Silver Beaver Award for Outstanding Service to the Boy Scouts and the 
1975 Alabama Jaycees' Outstanding Young Man of Alabama Award. He earned 
his bachelor's degree and master of science in finance with a focus in 
banking from the University of Alabama.
  At home in the Wiregrass, Whit is married to Dr. Rebecca Brown 
Armstrong. They have a son, Whit Junior, and four grandchildren, Whit 
III, Charlotte, James, and Katrina Armstrong. An engaged resident in 
his community, Whit is an active member of First United Methodist 
Church of Enterprise.
  His extensive experience in business and civic life, along with his 
seasoned judgment and knowledge of the Alabama Power Company, have 
provided great value to Alabama Power's board of directors.
  What is truly remarkable are Whit Armstrong's many accomplishments 
and contributions to the State. I am proud to take this time to 
recognize him for his service on the Alabama Power Company board of 
directors, which has benefitted the customers of Alabama Power, the 
people of Alabama, and the State. His achievements and dedication to 
advancing the industry have not gone unnoticed. I join Whit Armstrong's 
friends, family, and colleagues in wishing him the best of luck as he 
transitions into a new chapter of his life, and I thank him for his 
commitment to Alabama.

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