[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 10, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E467-E468]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE MEMORY OF HORACE MILTON TAFF

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                            HON. BARRY MOORE

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2022

  Mr. MOORE of Alabama. Madam Speaker, today, I recognize the life of 
Mr. Horace Milton Taff, who passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022, 
at his home in Montgomery, Alabama.
  At a young age, Milton answered his country's call to action and 
joined the United States Army, where he bravely served throughout World 
War II and the Korean War. Following his service during World War II, 
Milton attended Auburn University to study electrical engineering and 
grew as a leader in the Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) Fraternity.
  While studying at Auburn, Milton met his future wife, Eloise ``Sis'' 
Jordan. He soon fell head over heels, and following his graduation with 
honors in 1951, Milton and Sis were married.
  Soon after, Milton began his career at the Alabama Power Company, 
initially working as its lead engineer in Montgomery and later as its 
Auburn District Manager in 1957. In 1971, Milton was promoted to the 
position of Montgomery District Manager, overseeing operations in the 
largest district in the State of Alabama.
  During his time in Auburn, Milton served as the President of the 
Auburn Chamber of Commerce, the President of the Alabama State Jaycee, 
the Vice President of the National Jaycee, and the President of the 
Saugahatchee Country Club.

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  A devout Auburn fan, Milton also faithfully served as the official 
timekeeper of the Auburn Men's Basketball team for over thirty years.
  Milton retired from the Alabama Power Company in 1989; however, he 
remained active in his local community--elected to serve on the Alabama 
Silver Haired Legislature and the Montgomery County Republican 
Executive Committee.
  Milton was also a committed member of the Capital City Kiwanis Club, 
and he was a legislative volunteer for the Alabama Children's Trust 
Fund. Due to his extensive record of serving the men, women, and 
children of Alabama, Milton was later inducted into The Alabama Senior 
Citizens Hall of Fame.
  Milton spent much of his retirement with his family at their vacation 
home on Lake Martin, Alabama. He and his wife Sis enjoyed hosting their 
friends and family--often taking their children and grandchildren 
boating on Milton's pontoon boat.
  Milton was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-six years, 
Eloise ``Sis'' Jordan Taff; his parents Freeman and Elizabeth Short 
Taff; his brothers Clarence, Hillary, and Foy Taff; and his beloved 
granddaughter, Lauren Nicole Taff.
  He is survived by his seven children: Terry, Jerry, Mickey, Kathy, 
Joey, Betsy, and Davy; thirteen grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.
  Milton's lifetime of service and passion for his community has 
without a doubt created a lasting legacy for his friends, his family, 
and the entire state of Alabama. On April 20, 2022, Milton passed away 
at the age of 95, and he will be sorely missed.

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