[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 7, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S3950]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DR. FOREST F. SHELY

 Mr. BUNNING. Madam President, I have the distinct honor of 
rising today to recognize one of Kentucky's finest citizens, Dr. Forest 
F. Shely.
  At the recently held 53rd Annual Awards Dinner of the Campbellsville/
Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Shely was named ``Citizen of the 
Year.'' Dr. Shely was duly recognized for his unwavering commitment to 
family, church, career, and community. He has been a devoted and loving 
husband for 55 years. He raised five wonderful children of his own and 
is currently the proud grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of 
four. Dr. Shely has also been a key figure in his church for many 
years, serving as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and Gideon. 
Throughout his career in medicine, Dr. Shely has touched thousands of 
lives delivering babies, healing the sick, and comforting the dying. 
Finally, Dr. Shely serves on the university board of trustees, the 
Citizens Bank board, the library board, the Rotary Club and is the past 
president of the hospital medical staff.
  To say that Dr. Forest F. Shely has lived life to the fullest would 
be a gross understatement. I am extremely honored to serve such an 
amazing husband, father, doctor, and community leader. I ask that my 
fellow colleagues join me in praising Dr. Shely for his dedication to 
Kentucky.

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