For the past 30 years, Tom Bevill has been representing our State and our country with distinction and dedication. His sincere interest in the betterment of this great land of ours has meant a great deal to many of our districts. In my own district of east Alabama, for example, Tom Bevill has exercised his leadership to help Alabama, Georgia, and Florida avoid a nasty scrap over the water resources we share. Because of the work and studies he sponsored, we seem to be moving toward a regional understanding on this vital issue. Tom served 14 years as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Energy and Water Resources. There is not a State in this country that is not a better place because of Tom Bevill's work and his knowledge. Without a doubt he will leave an indelible imprint on our country that cannot be erased and will not be duplicated.
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Paying tribute to Tom Bevill's contributions and leadership during a special order.
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