[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23087]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



     HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF ED ``SONNY'' ELAM

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 27, 2001

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
public service of a great friend of mine, Ed ``Sonny'' Elam. Sonny is 
retiring next year as the Rutherford County (Tennessee) Clerk after 
serving 28 years in office.
  Sonny was first elected as the Rutherford County Clerk in 1974 when 
the office had only nine employees and one electric typewriter. His 
office now employs 28 people and uses a computer system to keep up with 
one of the fastest growing communities in the United States.
  Sonny has helped transform the County Clerk's Office into a modern, 
efficiently run operation. His work ethic and friendly ways have made 
him a popular official among Rutherford County residents.
  His unflinching dedication and tireless service to the county will be 
sorely missed. I congratulate Sonny on his distinguished career and 
wish him well in future endeavors.

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