Palmer Offers Condolences on Passing of Dr. Bill Stewart
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Palmer Offers Condolences on Passing of Dr. Bill Stewart
Washington, D.C. – Dr. Bill Stewart, an Alabama historian and longtime professor of political science at the University of Alabama, died on Sunday, January 3rd, at age 81. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Stewart," Palmer said. "He was a gifted historian and professor who was loved by his students and colleagues alike. I am fortunate and proud to have been one of those students. Dr. Stewart's love for Alabama and his hopes for our future were a great inspiration to those of us who knew him. He was always a great source of insight and encouragement to me during my tenure of leading the Alabama Policy Institute, as well as later on when I began working as a member of Congress. We have not only lost a great teacher and mentor to so many, but we have lost a great American. Ann and I send our condolences to Dr. Stewart's family and are praying for them in this time of grief."
Dr. Bill Stewart's research areas included local government and federalism. He received his bachelor's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Alabama and his Master's degree from George Washington University.
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