COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF MR. ALGER BURNETT BIZOR

COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF MR. ALGER BURNETT BIZOR

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E227] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF MR. ALGER BURNETT BIZOR ______ HON. MARC A. VEASEY of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory of Mr. Alger Burnett Bizor, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Dallas community, who passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at the age of 81. Mr. Bizor was born on June 27, 1944, in Crockett, Texas, to the late Terry Bizor, Sr. and Annie B. Bizor. He was raised in Tyler, Texas, in the Jones Valley community, where he developed the strong values of faith, family, and hard work that would guide him throughout his life. In 1952, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when his family joined Sandflat Baptist Church. He was later baptized at Liberty Baptist Church in Tyler, and his faith remained a steady foundation throughout his life. Mr. Bizor was a devoted member of Denley Drive Missionary Baptist Church until his passing. He attended T.J. Austin Elementary School and Emmett Scott Junior High School and graduated from Emmett Scott High School in 1964. Throughout his career, Mr. Bizor worked diligently in the service and production industries, including positions with Sterling Faucet, General Electric, and Piggly Wiggly, which later became Minyard's Grocery Stores. After retiring, he continued to serve his community as a school crossing guard, a role that allowed him to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local children. Ensuring their safety and seeing their smiles brought him great joy. Mr. Bizor was known for his generous spirit, strong work ethic, and deep devotion to family. He believed in creating a home rooted in love, perseverance, and gratitude. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life, and he took great pride in bringing his family together. Sundays were often spent gathered with loved ones, sharing laughter, conversation, and his favorite meal--fried catfish. Although a lifelong resident of Dallas, Mr. Bizor proudly supported the Los Angeles Lakers wearing their purple and gold with pride and cheering on his team each season. Mr. Bizor is survived by his beloved wife, Rena Bizor; his daughters Sonya Renee Bizor, Wanda LaGail Wilson, and Kimberly Bizor Tolbert; his stepsons Marvin Castle and Patrick McDonald; his stepdaughter Tawana Castle; his brothers Charlie Bizor and Terry Bizor, Jr.; his sisters Marilyn Rainey and Evelyn Embry; as well as many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, extended family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Freddie Bizor, his sister Sallie Mae Gossett, and his sons Christopher Bizor and Martin Cokes. Mr. Speaker, Alger Burnett Bizor lived a life defined by faith, service, and love for his family and community. His legacy will continue through the many lives he touched and the generations of family who will carry forward the values he instilled. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Alger B. Bizor and in extending our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.