[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 17, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S8670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING RICHARD H. JETT

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Mr. 
Richard H. Jett of Campton, KY. This weekend, Mr. Jett will be honored 
as Kentucky's Outstanding Older Worker for 2002 at an awards ceremony 
hosted by Experience Works.
  Mr. Jett's life is an example of selfless devotion to community 
improvement. He was an educator, high school principal and 
superintendent of schools in Kentucky until his retirement in 1982. 
However, Mr. Jett's idea of retirement is certainly not traditional.
  Currently, the city of Campton, KY, has the privilege of calling Mr. 
Jett its mayor. Along with community development, the improvement and 
beautification of Campton is always in the forefront of his mind. One 
will often find Mr. Jett sweeping sidewalks or tending to the 
landscape, showing his pride for Campton and Kentucky. As in all areas 
of his life, Mr. Jett leads by example, never resting on his laurels.
  Aside from his service in the public sector, Mr. Jett operates a tour 
company, he organized the East Kentucky Talent Project to help young 
musicians, and he has taught square dancing, western dancing and 
clogging for the past 40 years at the Natural Bridge State Park. His 
active lifestyle does not show signs of slowing, even after being 
diagnosed with cancer in 1998, and undergoing knee replacement surgery.
  At a time when civic pride is not only desirable, but essential, Mr. 
Jett's life is an example of how we should treat our city, state, 
nation and fellow citizens: with upmost respect, compassion and 
dedication. He is truly an American Hero to the lives he touches daily. 
Please join me in honoring the distinguished career of Mr. Richard H. 
Jett.

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