Political Quotes

“Sam Earle Hobbs, a long-time Selma, AL attorney, judge, banker, and civic and professional leader passed away on January 4. His contributions to the University of Alabama as a teacher, trustee, and chancellor were recognized with much praise. He was an outstanding citizen who served his city, State, and country in many prominent positions over the last 50 years. Sam Earle Hobbs earned his bachelor's degree at the University of North Carolina; master's at George Washington University; law degree from the University of Alabama; and LLM from Yale University. He was awarded a doctor laws by the University of Alabama in 1987. Following 4 years as a special agent with the FBI, Sam resigned to serve during World War II as an officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve, seeing duty in the Pacific theater. he began practicing law in Selma in 1952, served as Dallas County Court Judge, as president of the Selma-Dallas County Bar Association, and held various offices with the Alabama State Bar Association. Sam also gave freely of his time to other causes outside his profession.”