HONORING THE LIFE, LEGACY, AND BRIGHT LIGHT OF MR. ALGER B. BIZOR

HONORING THE LIFE, LEGACY, AND BRIGHT LIGHT OF MR. ALGER B. BIZOR

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E216-E217] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE, LEGACY, AND BRIGHT LIGHT OF MR. ALGER B. BIZOR _____ HON. JASMINE CROCKETT of texas in the house of representatives Monday, March 16, 2026 Ms. CROCKETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, legacy, and bright light of Mr. Alger B. Bizor--a man whose faith was steady, whose heart was generous, and whose presence left a lasting mark on his family, his community, and all who were blessed to know him. 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, the Rose Capital of Texas, in the Jones Valley community, where his foundation of faith and family first took root. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior after his family joined Sandflat Baptist Church, later baptized at Liberty Baptist Church in Tyler. His faith remained a steady guide throughout his life, and he was a devoted member of Denley Drive Baptist Church in Dallas. Mr. Bizor attended T.J. Austin Elementary School and Emmett Scott Junior High before graduating from Emmett Scott High School with the Class of 1964. He built a life defined by honest work and quiet determination, working for companies including Sterling Faucet, General Electric, and Piggly Wiggly, later known as Minyard's Grocery Stores. Even after retirement, service remained part of who he was. As a school crossing guard, he watched over the children of his community with pride and care, greeting them day after day with a steady presence that parents trusted and children adored. More than anything, Mr. Bizor was a family man. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he poured his love into [[Page E217]] the people who meant the most to him. His grandchildren and great- grandchildren were truly the joy of his heart. And if you knew him, you knew that his door--and his table--were always open. He believed in lending a hand, sharing what he had, and making sure nobody around him felt alone. That was simply the kind of man he was. Scripture reminds us in Psalm 30:5, ``Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.'' While we mourn his passing, we also give thanks for a life well lived and for the many memories that will continue to bring comfort and strength to those who loved him. Mr. Bizor leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Renee Bizor; his daughters, Sonya Renee Bizor, Wanda LaGail Wilson, and Kimberly Bizor Tolbert; his stepsons, Marvin Castle and Patrick McDonald; and his stepdaughter, Tawana Castle. He is also survived by his brothers, Charlie Bizor (Valencia) and Terry Bizor, Jr. (Emma), and his sisters, Marilyn Rainey and Evelyn Embry. He was preceded in death by his son, Martin Cokes, as well as his brother, Freddie Bizor, and sister, Sallie Mae Gossett. He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, extended family members, and friends whose lives are better because he was part of them. Mr. Bizor's legacy lives on not only in the family he raised but also in the community he helped shape through kindness, humility, and faith. His life reminds us that greatness is not always measured in titles or accolades, but in the love he gave to the people he lifted up, and the faith he carried along the way. ____________________