January 29, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 18 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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    HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CLEBERN H. ``BOBBY'' SHOWS, JR.

  (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Clebern H. ``Bobby'' Shows, Jr. who passed away on January 20 of 
this year at the age of 80. I send my condolences and prayers to 
Bobby's wife of 42 years, Sandra, as well as his family and friends.
  Born and raised in Mississippi, he was a graduate of USM. During his 
life he worked as a cattle farmer, businessman, and public servant.
  I had the distinct honor to serve alongside Bobby in the Mississippi 
House and knew him as a friend. Bobby was first elected to the 
Mississippi House of Representatives in 1992 and served the community 
of Ellisville for 24 years. He was well-known by his colleagues in the 
State legislature as a principled conservative and served as chairman 
of the County Affairs Committee. Throughout his time in office, 
Chairman Shows earned his reputation as a strong advocate for 
Mississippi's rural residents.
  Although we are sad to hear of his passing, we take comfort in his 
example of a life well-lived and the legacy he leaves behind. On behalf 
of the Fourth Congressional District of Mississippi, we honor the 
memory of Bobby Shows, a loving husband, father, man of God, and a 
dedicated civil servant.

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