[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E28]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  THANKING FRAZIER PAYNE FOR SEVENTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE TO ALABAMA'S 
                      FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                           HON. BRADLEY BYRNE

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2020

  Mr. BYRNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to share my deepest 
appreciation for my Deputy District Director, Frazier Payne, for his 17 
years of service to Alabama's First Congressional District. Today marks 
Frazier's final day serving the people of Southwest Alabama.
  After graduating from the University of Alabama, Frazier jumped 
headfirst into politics working for the successful campaign of my 
predecessor representing Alabama's First District, Jo Bonner. Frazier 
faithfully served Congressman Bonner during his entire tenure in 
office, and I and the people of Southwest Alabama were very fortunate 
when Frazier agreed to join my staff as well.
  As Deputy District Director, Frazier has been invaluable as my 
representative in communities throughout our district. Few people know 
Southwest Alabama better than Frazier. He is well-known by 
constituents, local leaders and elected officials. More importantly, he 
has their trust. And they know he has mine too.
  People are drawn to Frazier not only because of his likability but 
because he is trustworthy. His reputation for integrity and as someone 
who can be relied upon has been so valuable to me and my staff. He has 
always had my full trust, and I have been better able to serve my 
constituents because of his wise counsel.
  Next week Frazier will begin his next chapter as Regional External 
Affairs Liaison with the Alabama Community College System, covering 
southwest Alabama and its three community colleges. I am so pleased he 
will remain in Mobile, and I am confident he will continue as an 
engaged leader in our community.
  I thank his wife Lesley and children Lula and Corrine for allowing 
their husband and father to serve the people of the First District for 
17 years. We've scored so many significant victories for Southwest 
Alabama during this time, and we are all better for his service.
  On behalf of Alabama's First Congressional District, I congratulate 
Frazier for beginning an exciting new opportunity and thank him for his 
years of hard work, commitment, and service to Southwest Alabama.

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