AL HR529

Mourns the death of Army Major General (Retired) Thomas Lee Merrill, Sr., of Birmingham, Alabama, who died on May 5, 2013, at age 87

Recognizes his military service in World War II and his commissioned service with the United States Army Reserve from 1949 until his retirement in 1983, including his role as Commander of the 87th Maneuver Area Command from 1979-1983

Acknowledges his extensive military education (1964-1978) including graduation from the Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College, Army War College, and Harvard Kennedy School's Executive Program in National and International Security

Honors his distinguished professional career with General Electric, management consulting firms, and Altec Industries (where he served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Chairman until retiring in 2000) and his leadership in numerous civic, charitable, and religious organizations

Expresses the House of Representatives' deep sadness at his death and offers heartfelt sympathy to his surviving family members