[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14926]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MARION STRICKLER ADAMS

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of a much 
beloved Mobile businessman and friend, Mr. Marion Strickler Adams Jr., 
who passed away at age 78 on July 26, 2010, after a courageous battle 
against lung cancer.
  Ma'on, as he was known by his family and many friends, exemplified 
honor and leadership throughout his endless accomplishments and in 
everyday life.
  While studying at Vanderbilt University, his future leadership skills 
became apparent with his role as commander of ``A'' Company in the 
Naval Reserve.
  After graduating Cum Laude, he was commissioned in the United States 
Navy as an Ensign and served on active duty for two years. He continued 
as an active member of the Naval Reserve for several years following 
his discharge, attaining the rank of full lieutenant, along with being 
a member of the Mobile Council of the Navy League.
  Ma'on joined his father's family owned business, Mobile Glass 
Company, where he served as president until his retirement.
  An active member of the community, he was a Rotary Club Paul Harris 
Fellow and a member of numerous civic and mystic societies.
  As a lifelong, faithful member of Government Street Presbyterian 
Church, Ma'on served in numerous leadership roles on both local church 
levels and in Presbytery and General Assembly capacities. His faith was 
the foundation of his life.
  His love for family and the outdoors was nurtured during countless 
summers at Point Clear, and later on at his beloved Mount Pleasant 
where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being surrounded by his adoring 
children and grandchildren.
  A friend to everyone and a devoted family man, he brought great joy 
to his loved ones.
  Ma'on was deeply loved by his wife of 50 years, Ann Greer Adams, his 
three children, Marion S. Adams III, Sumner Greer Adams, and Monnie 
Adams Caine, as well as his eight loving grandchildren, Strickler IV, 
Glenn, Robin, Sumner, Laura, Winston, Marion, and Elliott. He also 
leaves behind a sister, many nieces and nephews and 17 first cousins 
who continue to congregate at the Adam's home place in Beersheba 
Springs, Tennessee, along with countless numbers of friends all over 
Alabama.
  On behalf of everyone who knew and loved Ma'on, I offer my deepest 
condolences to his family. Marion Adams lived a truly remarkable life 
and will always be remembered.

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