[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING CHARLES P. SEXTON FOR HIS SERVICE TO COMMUNITY

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 13, 2001

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special 
recognition to my friend and constituent Charles P. Sexton Jr. Charlie 
Sexton is celebrating his 25th year as an outstanding community leader 
in Springfield, Pennsylvania.
  Charlie Sexton, son of Bernice and Charles Sr., was born March 1st in 
Ardmore, Pennsylvania. After serving his country valiantly in the 
United States Marine Corps, Charlie Sexton Jr. followed in his father's 
footsteps served for seven years as a police officer with the Lower 
Merion Police Department. Always a strong law and order man, he served 
with distinction and honor as a uniformed patrol officer.
  As a police officer, Charlie gained experience in surveillance, 
investigation and personal and property protection. In 1975 he took 
this knowledge to the private sector and founded a family-run business. 
Since its founding, Foulke Associates has provided its clients with 
outstanding service and a clear commitment to quality. Today it is one 
of Delaware County's finest family businesses.
  While building his business and raising his family, Charlie found it 
difficult to ignore his strong political convictions. Tapped early on 
as a rising star, Charlie was hired as an Administrative Assistant to 
one of my predecessors, Congressman Larry Williams. While serving with 
Congressman Williams, Charlie developed a keen sense of the local 
political process. He learned the issues that impact our local 
communities, and he learned how to communicate our vision and ideals to 
middle-class working families. After gaining the respect of his 
neighbors and friends, he was chosen to lead the Republican Party in 
Springfield Township, a position that he holds to this day. Today, 
Charlie is one of the most respected political minds in our great 
state. Much of what I have learned in my career in public life, I 
learned from Charlie Sexton.
  As a breeder of Champion Bloodhounds, Charlie has always maintained 
an incredible level of commitment and passion. Clearly, a quality that 
has filtered down to every endeavor he has undertaken.
  Charlie Sexton's commitment to his community is not only felt in 
political circles, but also at two important institutions in my 
district. For the last 8 years, Charlie has been an outspoken member of 
the Delaware County Prison Board. He also sits on the Board of 
Directors at one of the premier hospitals in Pennsylvania, Riddle 
Memorial Hospital in Media. Both of these institutions are better--and 
life in our community has improved--because of Charlie's involvement.
  Charlie resides in Springfield with his wife Inger. He is father to 
Annette and Kenneth, and he is a caring grandfather of five 
grandchildren--Kenneth, Michelle, Sean, Matthew and Christine.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring a man who has 
always stood up for what he believes in. Let us applaud this dedicated, 
passionate and hard working American, Charles P. Sexton Jr.

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