releases: https://web.archive.org/web/20140222050026/http://www.sessions.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=52fc407b-b26c-ead1-38ca-7b0bdf196f03
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| url | title | date | year | month | party | chamber | state | member_name | bioguide_id | domain | scraper | source | date_source | text | has_text | collected_at | updated_at |
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| https://web.archive.org/web/20140222050026/http://www.sessions.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=52fc407b-b26c-ead1-38ca-7b0bdf196f03 | Sessions Issues Statement On Passing Of State Director Chuck Spurlock | 2013-11-13 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | AL | Jeff Sessions | S001141 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) released the following statement today after the passing of his State Director and longtime friend, Chuck Spurlock: “I am heartbroken over the passing of my friend and State Director, Chuck Spurlock. Chuck loved life, had high ethical and moral standards, and always reflected the best qualities of public service. He was a loyal patriot and a truly loyal friend and confidant. We spent countless hours driving the state, often into the night, talking together. He was the first person named to my Senate staff. Chuck was one of the most knowledgeable people, perhaps the most knowledgeable person concerning politics and government in Alabama over the past 25 years. Members of our delegation in Congress, friends, office holders, and candidates throughout Alabama regularly sought his opinion and insight. His judgment was highly favored. He loved the practical aspects of politics while being an historian and intellectual. The state staff he supervised loved him and he loved them and was constantly supportive of their work. Chuck loved his family dearly and they him. The constant support, encouragement, and affection Phyllis and the children showed him during this difficult time was inspiring to us all. I join Chuck’s friends across every corner of Alabama mourning the passing of a great man.” BACKGROUND: Charles H. “Chuck” Spurlock was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He earned his B.A. in History and Religion at Duke University and his M.A. in European History from Vanderbilt University. Chuck was a renowned expert in politics and history and delivered lectures for many organizations throughout the state. Mr. Spurlock served as the campaign manager to Sen. Sessions’ bid for Alabama Attorney General and later as his Press Secretary and Legislative Liaison in the Attorney General’s office. He was the Finance Director for Sessions’ first U.S. Senate race and was the first member named to Sen. Sessions’ staff. Mr. Spurlock served for the past 17 years as Sessions’ state director. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |