Political Quotes

“I rise today to pay tribute to Tofe Bolus, a constituent whose recent death saddened those who were fortunate enough to have known him over the years. Tofe was the son of Lebanese immigrants who came here earlier this century. Like most immigrants, they were simple, honest people with the simplest, but noblest, ambitions--to make a better life for their children. In their son Tofe, the Boluses certainly succeeded. Words like duty, country, and family were the cornerstones of his life, and they were mirrored in the poems he composed. Tofe served as an infantryman in the European theater during World War II. After the war, he returned to Birmingham and opened a small watch repair and jewelry shop, married his wife Helen, an raised a wonderful family. Their four sons and two daughters graduated from Alabama's universities and became leaders in their communities. One of his sons, Paul, worked in my office at one time. Tofe Bolus epitomized the essence of the American dream. Through hard work, grit, and determination, he built a successful business and was able to give something back to the society that had allowed him to flourish. He was a man of humility and good humor who never lost sight of the important things in life. I extend my sincerest condolences to Helen and her entire family in the wake of their tremendous loss.”