[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S1931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               REMEMBERING MR. JAMES McARTHUR ALSOBROOKS

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of Mr. James McArthur ``Mack'' Alsobrooks. Mr. Alsobrooks was a 
beloved husband, father, neighbor, and friend who centered kindness and 
faith in all that he did.
  Mr. Alsobrooks was born on January 24, 1948, in Wadesboro, NC, to 
Adam Willis Alsobrooks and Sarah Daisy (nee Tillman) Alsobrooks. The 
eldest of three children, he stepped into his role as big brother with 
ease. He was a product of the District of Columbia Public Schools 
system, having attended Charles Young Elementary School, Brown Junior 
High School, and Spingarn High School. He continued to pursue his 
appetite for knowledge with the help of his teachers, including his 
music teacher, Roberta Flack.
  On December 6, 1969, Mr. Alsobrooks married Patricia Ann Thompson. 
They raised their incredible daughters, Kimberly Patrice and Angela 
DeNeece in Suitland, Prince George's County, MD. Mr. Alsobrooks' 
daughters were the light of his life, and he sacrificed endlessly to 
provide them with the opportunity to chase their dreams. He was always 
their fiercest supporter and was able to stand by his daughter, our 
colleague, as she was sworn into the U.S. Senate. I saw him beaming 
with pride that day.
  Mr. Alsobrooks applied his deep belief in humanity to every aspect of 
his life. He cofounded the Alliance of Concerned Men, an organization 
committed to interrupting cycles of violence and pursuing community 
healing. Through his church, he participated in a program to counsel, 
support, and uplift young men. He also served on the Prince George's 
County Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys, where he advocated for 
policies and programs that empower men across generations.
  Mr. Alsobrooks was also a man of profound faith and a lifelong member 
of the church. He worshipped with the Ebenezer AME Church in Fort 
Washington, MD, for over four decades.
  The outpouring of love from friends, family, and community members 
since Mr. Alsobrooks' passing is a testament to the kind of life he 
lived, one filled with joy, devotion, and an uncompromising belief in 
humanity. He will always be remembered for his wit, his empathy, and 
his love for a good game of pool.
  He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia; his daughters Kimberly 
and Angela; his adored granddaughter Alexandra; his sisters Carol and 
Barbara; his nephew Aaron; his godson Avery; and many dear family 
members and friends--all of whom will carry his legacy forward.
  I invite my fellow Members to join me in offering our sincere 
condolences to our colleague Senator Alsobrooks and to her family.

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