[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 171 (Thursday, October 1, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H5121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF WINSTON GROOM

  (Mr. BYRNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. BYRNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of a 
man I was proud to call a constituent and a friend, the great author 
Winston Groom.
  Winston passed away recently in Fairhope, Alabama, after a long and 
vibrant life whose words touched untold millions around the globe. Most 
of America knows Winston is the author of ``Forrest Gump,'' the 
timeless American novel adapted into the classic film of the same name.
  Winston and I share a hometown, Mobile, and, as adults, lived near 
each other in Fairhope. I was blessed to be able to develop a 
friendship with Winston over the past several decades.
  Our State of Alabama, particularly southwest Alabama, is renowned for 
the quality of writers we have produced. We are also renowned for the 
colorful qualities of many of those writers.
  Winston was not only an incredible talent who will leave a lasting 
impact on the literary world, but one of the most colorful characters 
to ever call Alabama home. As Forrest Gump would say: ``That's all I 
have to say about that.''
  I wish Winston's family all the best, and I thank them for sharing 
Winston with the world.

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