[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17300]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ALONZO JAMISON, JR.

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2011

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of a 
remarkable public servant, Alonzo Jamison, Jr. On October 29, 2011, Mr. 
Jamison passed away, leaving behind a memorable example to be followed. 
A long time resident of Denton County, Mr. Jamison was in the farming 
and cattle-raising business for twenty-five years, a faculty member of 
the University of North Texas and Texas Women's University, and was as 
a Member of the Texas State House of Representatives from 1955-1969.
  Mr. Jamison proudly served his country during World War II as a First 
Lieutenant. He earned a bronze star while courageously serving in an 
anti-aircraft unit in Germany, France, Italy, and North Africa and 
would go onto to retire as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve in 1974.
  In 1954, Mr. Jamison was elected to represent Denton County in the 
Texas State Legislature, where he served seven consecutive terms. After 
retiring from this role he joined the faculty of Texas Women's 
University. As a government professor and chairman of his department, 
he would be an inspiration to all students seeking life as a public 
servant in government.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise to remember the life 
and legacy of Alonzo Jamison, Jr. My thoughts and prayers are with his 
friends and family. He was a great Texan, a devoted husband, and we are 
all thankful for his brave and dedicated community service.

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