[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 125 (Friday, September 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1757]
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  INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION NAMING THE ``CHALMERS P. WYLIE VETERANS 
                          OUTPATIENT CLINIC.''

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                           HON. DEBORAH PRYCE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 18, 1998

  Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, sadly, on August 14, 1998, former 
Representative Chalmers Wylie passed away at the age of 77. First 
elected to the House of Representatives in 1966, Chalmers Wylie served 
thirteen terms, rising to ranking member of the House Banking, Finance, 
and Urban Affairs Committee. Mr. Wylie dedicated his life to serving 
Ohio and, in particular, the people of the 15th District. He earned the 
respect and admiration of everyone with whom he came in contact and, 
still today, constituents speak of him fondly wherever I go.
  While many knew of Chalmers Wylie's wonderful service in the House of 
Representatives, few people knew of his distinguished service during 
World War II. Chalmers Wylie was an Army combat veteran who was awarded 
the Purple Heart for wounds sustained while rescuing fallen comrades in 
Germany. Mr. Wylie also was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star, 
the Presidential Unit Citation with two oak-leaf clusters, as well as 
the French Croix de Guerre and Belgian Fourragere.
  During his service in Congress, Chalmers Wylie also served as a 
distinguished member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. In this 
position, he fought for the veterans of our nation and was instrumental 
in improving veteran access to medical care in Columbus, Ohio through 
the establishment of the Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.
  Today, with the support of the entire Ohio Delegation, I am 
introducing legislation to name the Department of Veterans Affairs 
Outpatient Clinic located at 543 Taylor Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, the 
``Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic.'' I hope that my 
colleagues in the House will support the swift passage of this fitting 
tribute to Chalmers P. Wylie for his years of dedication and service to 
our nation.

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