[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1037-E1038]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNITION OF ARDELL KIMMEL

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2003

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize Ardell 
Kimmel of Jefferson County, Illinois. Ardell was recently inducted into 
the Senior Saints Hall of Fame of Jefferson County.
  Ardell received this honor for his lifelong service to others. He 
served his country in

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World War II as a United States Navy Gunnery Mate. After the war he 
earned a degree in agriculture. Throughout his life he has shared with 
high school and college students his knowledge of agriculture. He has 
been involved with the 4-H Club, Southern Illinois Agri-Business Club, 
King City Dinner Club, and American Legion Post 141. Ardell is actively 
involved at Central Christian Church where he serves in numerous ways. 
He and his wife, Wilma, have also raised two daughters and one son.
  I want to congratulate and thank Ardell for all he has done and will 
continue to do for the people in his community. He is a saint to all 
who know him and is deserving of this prestigious honor.

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