congressional_record: CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12456-2
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| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12456-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO BILL MITCHELL | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12456 | S12456 | [{"name": "Howell Heflin", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12456 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Page S12456] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO BILL MITCHELL Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, just before the sine die adjournment, the Alabama Business Hall of Fame at the University of Alabama announced that Bill Mitchell would be one of its inductees this year. Bill is the retired president of First National Bank of Florence, which is now SunTrust Bank. This University of Alabama Law School graduate has spent his life serving his community. He has served as president of the Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Regional Library Board, the Florence Chamber of Commerce, the Florence Rotary Club, and the Lauderdale County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Bill has also been a member of the board of directors of the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce, the Alabama Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees, the University of Alabama College of Commerce and Business Administration Board of Visitors, and the University of North Alabama president's cabinet. His rich heritage suits this honor well. He still attends First Presbyterian Church in Florence, where his great-grandfather, a Scotch- Irish immigrant, served as pastor during the 1850's. His grandfather served as a probate judge, a representative in the Alabama Legislature, and State tax commissioner. His father served in the State senate and as president of the Alabama State Bar. Bill earned a noncombatant Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and a Legion of Merit award for his service during World War II. Before going into banking, he practiced law in Florence from 1946 to 1958. According to an Alabama Business Hall of Fame report, the purpose of this award is to honor ``the names and accomplishments of the State's most distinguished business leaders.'' Bill Mitchell certainly fits this description. He has succeeded by following his own advice: ``Learn a lot about a lot of things, work hard and get to know people.'' He is a living example of the wisdom of that advice, for he has practiced it and lived it throughout his life. In fact, few people have been as instrumental in making the city of Florence what it is today as he has. He has been involved in virtually every organized effort aimed at improving the quality of life for its residents. He has a lengthy list of leadership positions and career positions. He has often been called upon to serve as the president of charitable and civic organizations like those mentioned above. He has made his mark in business and has served his family and church faithfully. I am pleased to commend and congratulate Bill Mitchell for being inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. He continues to bring honor to his city and its citizens who have been the beneficiaries of his many years of outstanding and selfless service. ____________________ |