[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 132 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2068]
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                        HONORING G. JESSE FLYNN

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay public 
tribute to Jesse Flynn, a public servant, businessman and citizen from 
my congressional district. Jesse is stepping down this month as 
President of the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce after a year of 
exemplary service.
  Raised in Anderson County, Jesse earned a college degree in business 
administration from Bellarmine College in 1971. Following service in 
the U.S. Army Medical Corp, Jesse formed Flynn Brothers Paving in 1973. 
Two decades later, Flynn Brothers Contracting, Inc. employs 250 
personnel in the Greater Louisville area, generating strong annual 
revenues.
  Jesse has distinguished himself as a business leader, serving as 
chairman at Flynn Brothers and as a board member of various 
organizations including the National and Kentucky Associated Builders & 
Contractors, de Paul School, First Citizens Bank in Elizabethtown and 
the Bullitt County Advisory Economic Advisory Board. His vast knowledge 
and strong work ethic led to his selection as Kentucky delegate to the 
White House Conference for Small Business during the early 1990's.
  In addition to his many contributions to the business community, 
Jesse Flynn has remained actively involved in numerous community and 
charitable organizations. For his consistent generosity, Jesse was 
recently awarded the March of Dimes REACH Award and was named ``Citizen 
of the Year'' by the Kentucky Nurses Association. He was also selected 
to be a member of the U.S. International Cultural Center.
  It is my great privilege to recognize Jesse Flynn today, before the 
entire U.S. House of Representatives, for his leadership and service. 
His unique achievements make him an outstanding American worthy of our 
collective honor and appreciation.

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