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“IN MEMORY OF THE LIFE OF HAROLD DEON POWELL” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1626 on Nov. 30, 2017.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
IN MEMORY OF THE LIFE OF HAROLD DEON POWELL
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HON. MIKE ROGERS
of alabama
in the house of representatives
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention to recognize the life of my friend, Mr. Harold Deon Powell.
Harold passed away unexpectedly earlier this month in Italy while on an economic development trip with the Alabama Department of Commerce representing the State of Alabama and Macon County.
Harold was born on September 2, 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio to Harold L. and Willa Mae Powell. Soon after, his family moved to Shorter, Alabama, where he was educated in the Macon County public school system and attended Tuskegee University.
Harold lived in Shorter, Alabama and served as the Town Clerk of Shorter with his mother, Willa Mae, the Mayor of the Town of Shorter. He also served as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Macon County Economic Development Authority.
Harold had his own local Sunday morning talk radio show on WBIL AM-
580 to keep his listeners informed with commentary on relevant news both nationally and locally. He was a licensed real estate broker and instructor and founded Powell Properties.
Harold was committed to his community and worked hard to make a difference. He was also very active in politics and served as the first African American National Vice-President and later President of the College Democrats of America. He worked on several Federal and local campaigns as well.
On November 27th, friends and family gathered at the Tuskegee University Chapel to celebrate his life.
Mr. Speaker, please join me in remembering and honoring the life of Harold Powell.
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