[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 87 (Friday, June 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           SALUTE TO DON LEGG

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 20, 1997

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to 
honor an east Texan, Don Legg of Kemp, who is a legendary hometown 
figure. Don was recognized this year at a county-wide celebration of 
his 90th birthday and of the many years spent in service to the people 
of Kemp, TX, and Kaufman County.
  Don has served his community in a variety of ways over the years. He 
has served multiple years on the Kemp City Council, the Kaufman County 
Improvement Commission, the county board of the Visiting Nurses 
Association, the Kaufman County Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and 
the North Central Texas Council of Governments. He has served as either 
president or secretary of the Kemp Chamber of Commerce since 1970, has 
been a deputy voter registrar and even has helped take the census. 
Since 1992 Don has served as a reporter, photographer, and proofreader 
for the Monitor, Kemp's newspaper. He is still an active, working 
member of the press.
  Don also served his Nation well. During World War II he was the 
director of personnel of the American Red Cross and was responsible for 
the entire Pacific Theater. He supervised the efforts of almost 2,000 
Red Cross workers and served with the Red Cross for 17 years.
  At 90 years of age, Don is still an active supporter of school 
functions and area students activities. During his younger years he was 
a teacher and a coach, and he has been an active member of the Kemp 
Athletic Boosters Club for many years. He has received numerous awards 
from State and local officials but says that the honors he most 
cherishes are those given by students, as they are our Nation's future 
leaders.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join Don Legg's many friends and 
supporters in celebration of his 90th birthday this year and in wishing 
him continued health and happiness for many years to come.

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