[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 3] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 3595] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]A TRIBUTE TO BUDDY TUDOR ______ HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER of louisiana in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life and achievements of Robert ``Buddy'' Tudor, Jr., who passed away on March 14, 2010. Buddy was a dedicated public servant, and it is his connection and involvement in his community for which he will always be remembered. After serving in the U.S. Army, Buddy went on to become a third- generation owner of Tudor Construction Company in Alexandria who later founded the statewide and regionally based Tudor Enterprises. Perhaps some of his most recognized properties include The Hotel Bentley, Jackson Place, The Commercial Building and the Diamond Grill restaurant. An inspiration to all who knew him, Buddy was also a community leader, serving on the boards of numerous civic organizations. He was a past president of the Alexandria Rotary Club, the first chairman of the Rapides Area Planning Commission. Also among his impressive list of endeavors and recognitions, Buddy received the Louisiana Preservation Alliance Award for preservation of The Hotel Bentley and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Award in 1986. A man of many dimensions, Buddy was also devoted to his family and church. He is survived by his wife, Patsy, five children, three stepchildren, 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Buddy served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Pineville's First Baptist Church. It is my pleasure to honor the late Buddy Tudor, a man who served the people of Central Louisiana to his fullest capacity. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Buddy Tudor for his exceptional contributions to his community and unparalleled influence on those of us who were blessed to have known him. ____________________