Political Quotes

“the people of Dothan, AL, were terribly saddened by the loss of former city commissioner and community leader Samuel Alex Cherry, who died on December 31, 1993, following an extended illness. Known by his many friends as ``S.A.,'' he was an idealist who truly had the pulse of the people, and will long be remembered for trying to make Dothan a better place to live. S.A. was widely known for his work on behalf of the police and fire departments. He was always keenly interested in securing the best equipment and personnel for these departments, reflecting his deep belief that what a government could do best was protect its people and keep them safe and secure. S.A. Cherry was a lifelong resident of Dothan. He owned and operated Allied Furniture Sales and Cherry Super Foods for more than 20 years. He was actively involved in other organizations, including the Dothan-Houston County Chamber of Commerce, the Dothan Civitan Club, and the Dothan-Houston County Association for Retarded Citizens. Even when he reached a phase of his life when he could have cut back and spent more time on his own personal enjoyment, he continued to serve the city he loved so dearly. His influence, dedication, and wise counsel on community affairs will be sorely missed by the city leaders. I extend my deepest condolences to S.A.'s wife, Annie Lee Cherry, and to their entire family in the wake of their loss.”