[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13251]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MR. EMILE JOSEPH ZOGHBY

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 15, 2010

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise to offer tribute to a remarkable 
South Alabama businessman, Mr. Emile Joseph Zoghby, who passed away on 
July 3, 2010 at the age of 91.
  Described by his son, Edmund, as an ``old-school Southern 
gentleman,'' Mr. Zoghby was a longtime merchant in downtown Mobile with 
a well known reputation for quality who contributed significantly to 
Mobile's economy.
  A graduate of McGill-Toolen High School and Springhill College, both 
in Mobile, Mr. Zoghby served in the United States Army from 1941-1945. 
Upon completion of his service to America, he returned to Mobile to 
help run his family clothing business, as the eldest of five sons.
  His care for customers and determination to succeed made him and his 
clothing store, Zoghby's, invaluable to the city of Mobile. But even 
more than his impeccable taste was his well loved personality. He was 
the consummate salesman and his customers were among his best friends.
  Mr. Zoghby was also a devoted family man, showcased by his 66 year 
marriage, and always committed to his seven children.
  Madam Speaker, Emile Zoghby lived a full, rich life complete with a 
wonderful family, treasured friends and a legacy of helping others that 
will be hard to replicate. My condolences and prayers go out to his 
lovely wife, Josephine, and their children, Mary Jo, Edmund, Melanie, 
Alex, Linda, and Diane, as well as 15 grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren. We mourn with you over your loss, just as we celebrate 
Mr. Zoghby's remarkable life and all those he touched. May he rest in 
peace.

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