[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 149 (Thursday, September 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E943]
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               HONORING THE MEMORY OF CHARLES LAMAR ADAMS

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                            HON. BARRY MOORE

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2022

  Mr. MOORE of Alabama. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the 
life of Charles Lamar Adams, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, August 
10, 2022, at the age of 96.
  Mr. Adams was a graduate of Graceville High School and he later 
attended Auburn University in 1943 for a few weeks before putting his 
education on hold to bravely enlist in the Navy and serve his country 
in the Second World War.
  When he returned from his time in the service, Charles met and 
married Ms. Nelma Grace from Hartford, Alabama. Together, they were 
blessed with 3 lovely daughters, 8 beautiful grandchildren, and 12 
great-grandchildren, who now carry on the family legacy.
  After resuming his education, Charles went on to receive his 
Associate of Arts degree, a Bachelor's degree, and a Master's degree.
  Later, Charles continued serving his community by pursuing a career 
in education--becoming a high school teacher, a high school principal, 
a college professor, and the Superintendent of Education in Washington 
County, Florida.
  Charles continued to teach and remained active in the education 
system well into his seventies. In total, Charles' career in education 
spanned 54 years.
  Charles dedicated his life to serving his community and his country. 
He was an American hero that touched many of the lives around him as an 
educator, a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a 
great-grandfather.
  Charles Lamar Adams left a lifelong impression on every student and 
member of the community that crossed his path. I join his many friends, 
family members, and the entire Second Congressional District of Alabama 
in honoring and preserving his legacy of service.

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