[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 24, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2913-H2914]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY TO WILLIS ROSCOE BOWMAN

  (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a very good friend 
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mine and a dadgum good east Tennessean, Mr. Willis Roscoe Bowman, on 
his 90th birthday.
  He is a lifelong resident of Bristol, Tennessee, and a lifelong 
entrepreneur. If I had to guess, I think his proudest accomplishment is 
his family. Mr. Bowman is married to his loving wife, and he is an 
outstanding father and grandfather to nine grandchildren. I know they 
keep him very busy.
  He began his career after purchasing a small gas station, going on to 
own nine different domestic and foreign car dealerships across east 
Tennessee. At the age of 90, he still continues to go into the office 
three to four times a week, Mr. Speaker. I think Congress could learn a 
lot from his work ethic and dedication to his community.
  Roscoe is also a NASCAR fanatic and never missed a race at Bristol 
Motor Speedway from 1961 until 2019. He even earned the coveted 
position of dropping the starting flag at a race. Over the years, he 
has become a collector of classic cars, restoring many of them himself.
  Friends, family, employees, and customers of Roscoe's will always 
tell you that he is one of the best men in all of east Tennessee, and I 
agree with that.
  He is most well-known for giving you his word and coming through 
every time, Mr. Speaker. This is yet just another example how Members 
of Congress could learn a little of something from Roscoe.
  Mr. Speaker, from up here in Washington, D.C., I thank Mr. Bowman for 
his friendship, and I wish him the happiest 90th birthday. I thank him 
for his time and commitment to the people of east Tennessee.

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