[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF MR. ALGER BURNETT BIZOR

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 17, 2026

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of 
Mr. Alger Burnett Bizor, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and 
respected member of the Dallas community, who passed away peacefully on 
March 3, 2026, at the age of 81.
  Mr. Bizor was born on June 27, 1944, in Crockett, Texas, to the late 
Terry Bizor, Sr. and Annie B. Bizor. He was raised in Tyler, Texas, in 
the Jones Valley community, where he developed the strong values of 
faith, family, and hard work that would guide him throughout his life. 
In 1952, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when his 
family joined Sandflat Baptist Church. He was later baptized at Liberty 
Baptist Church in Tyler, and his faith remained a steady foundation 
throughout his life. Mr. Bizor was a devoted member of Denley Drive 
Missionary Baptist Church until his passing.
  He attended T.J. Austin Elementary School and Emmett Scott Junior 
High School and graduated from Emmett Scott High School in 1964. 
Throughout his career, Mr. Bizor worked diligently in the service and 
production industries, including positions with Sterling Faucet, 
General Electric, and Piggly Wiggly, which later became Minyard's 
Grocery Stores. After retiring, he continued to serve his community as 
a school crossing guard, a role that allowed him to make a meaningful 
impact in the lives of local children. Ensuring their safety and seeing 
their smiles brought him great joy.
  Mr. Bizor was known for his generous spirit, strong work ethic, and 
deep devotion to family. He believed in creating a home rooted in love, 
perseverance, and gratitude. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren 
were the light of his life, and he took great pride in bringing his 
family together. Sundays were often spent gathered with loved ones, 
sharing laughter, conversation, and his favorite meal--fried catfish.
  Although a lifelong resident of Dallas, Mr. Bizor proudly supported 
the Los Angeles Lakers wearing their purple and gold with pride and 
cheering on his team each season.
  Mr. Bizor is survived by his beloved wife, Rena Bizor; his daughters 
Sonya Renee Bizor, Wanda LaGail Wilson, and Kimberly Bizor Tolbert; his 
stepsons Marvin Castle and Patrick McDonald; his stepdaughter Tawana 
Castle; his brothers Charlie Bizor and Terry Bizor, Jr.; his sisters 
Marilyn Rainey and Evelyn Embry; as well as many grandchildren, great-
grandchildren, extended family members, and friends. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, his brother Freddie Bizor, his sister Sallie Mae 
Gossett, and his sons Christopher Bizor and Martin Cokes.
  Mr. Speaker, Alger Burnett Bizor lived a life defined by faith, 
service, and love for his family and community. His legacy will 
continue through the many lives he touched and the generations of 
family who will carry forward the values he instilled.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Alger B. Bizor 
and in extending our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. 
He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.