[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11667]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO WINTHROP M. HALLET, III, PRESIDENT OF THE MOBILE AREA 
                          CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 17, 2013

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Winthrop M. Hallett, III, as 
he leaves his post as President of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce 
on July 31, 2013. For decades Win has been a strong advocate for our 
community and his positive influence will be felt for many years to 
come as our economy continues to expand and prosper.
  A native of Mobile, Win attended Vanderbilt University and graduated 
with a bachelor's in economics. Soon after graduation, he was faced 
with leading his family's building materials business after the sudden 
death of his father. He rose to the occasion and continued to serve as 
owner and operator for 20 years. In 1991, following the good advice of 
a close friend, he opened a new chapter in his life by going to work 
for the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.
  Known for putting others above himself, Win quickly took to the role 
of building a better Mobile. He focused on polishing Mobile's image as 
an ideal place to do business and raise a family. Due in no small part 
to his steadfast efforts, Mobile received the coveted All-America City 
award in 1995. His tenure was marked by one success after another, 
bringing in new commerce and industry and helping to transform Mobile 
into a true business destination.
  In particular, I would like to point out that Win was instrumental in 
helping to recruit major transformational businesses to our region, 
including Mobile Aerospace, Austal, ThyssenKrupp and Airbus. It was an 
honor to work with him on these and many other economic development 
efforts to benefit South Alabama.
  Continuing to use his keen business mind for the good of others, Win 
also served with the United States Chamber of Commerce as chairman of 
the Chamber Committee of 100. He was also a member of the Board of 
Directors and Board Nominating Committee and Chairman of the 
Accrediting Board and the Bylaws Committee. He also served as Chairman 
of the Metropolitan Cities Council and is a member of the ACCE's Board 
of Directors. Win has also held leadership positions in various 
organizations around Mobile, such as the Rotary Club of Mobile, the 
Mobile YMCA, the Alabama Wildlife Federation, and Leadership Mobile.
  Win's love for Mobile can be seen in his involvement in numerous 
local organizations. He is the Vice President of the Coastal Land Trust 
and the Vice Chairman of the Alabama District Export Council. He is a 
member of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program Executive Committee 
and the Aerospace Alliance. And he achieved the honor of graduating 
from Leadership Alabama and the Center for Creative Leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Mobile and my colleagues in 
the Alabama Delegation, I would like to extend my personal 
appreciation, gratitude and highest regards to Mr. Winthrop M. Hallett, 
III, for his untiring, selfless service to Mobile and South Alabama. I 
wish him and his entire family the very best in their future endeavors.

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