[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 8, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF THE 70TH BIRTHDAY OF LARRY K. DEASON

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2022

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
70th birthday of my good friend, Larry K. Deason.
  Larry was born on February 9, 1952. He graduated from Jacksonville 
State University and later from LSU School of Banking.
  As a longtime banker, Larry has served in many capacities, but most 
recently as President of F&M Bank until 2017 and now as President 
Emeritus.
  Larry recently completed his work as Chairman of the Calhoun County 
Chamber of Commerce and was named Anniston Star's Citizen of the Year.
  Larry serves as Trustee Emeritus of Northeast Alabama Regional 
Medical Center (RMC), Past Chairman of RMC Board, Chairman of the 
Economic Development Council of Calhoun County, Founding Member of 
Anniston Surgery Center, Founding Member of The Empty Stocking Gala, 
Elected Delegate for the Alabama Independent Community Bankers of 
America, Past Chairman of Alabama Banker's Association, Co-Chair of 
Core-4, Past Vice Chairman of The Anniston Museum of Natural History 
and Member of the Airport Authority for the East Alabama Metropolitan 
Airport.
  Larry is married to Betty and has one daughter, Maryann and two 
precious grandchildren.
  Friends and family will gather to celebrate his 70th birthday at the 
19th Hole at the Anniston Country Club on February 9th.
  Larry is a devoted servant to Calhoun County and is known in the 
community for his hard work.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in wishing Larry a very happy birthday.

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