[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 57 (Thursday, April 29, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            THE LEGEND AWARD

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 29, 2004

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, this year the Franklin and Williamson 
County Chamber of Commerce gave three of our friends and neighbors the 
``Legend'' award.
  All three have worked to make our community a better place and they 
deserve thanks and recognition.
  Louise Lynch has dedicated countless hours to saving the county's 
archives and preserving a historical record of Williamson County. 
Because of her many years of efforts, the Williamson County Archives is 
recognized not only as one of the best in the state but in the nation. 
Married to County Commissioner Clyde Lynch for 50 years, Mrs. Lynch is 
a sixth generation Williamson Countian. She previously earned the 
``Lady of the Year'' award from Beta Sigma Phi; the Williamson 
Historical Society's Distinguished Service Award, and the Jane Langston 
Service Award for her preservation efforts.
  Ronald Ligon has never wanted any credit for his work on behalf of 
Williamson County. While he would rather ``remain in the background,'' 
we could not fail to recognize him. In 1959 he established Christus 
Gardens of Gatlinburg and served as vice chairman of the board at 
Harpeth National Bank. His extensive volunteer community service 
includes Boy Scouts, Franklin Rotary Club, and Williamson Medical 
Foundation.
  Roy Barker was awarded a Purple Heart as a result of his military 
service in the Battle of the Bulge. Upon returning to Williamson County 
after World War II, he entered the insurance and real estate business 
and gained respect as a business and community leader. He served in the 
Tennessee Constitutional Convention and the Tennessee House of 
Representatives.
  These friends and neighbors are the reason Franklin and Williamson 
County are such wonderful places to live and work. We honor them for 
their dedication to our community.

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