[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 2 (Friday, January 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E28]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO CHARLES BEACH, III

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 5, 2007

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
an exceptional Kentuckian, Mayor Charles ``Charlie'' Beach III. After 
serving 32 years as mayor of the City of Beattyville, Kentucky, Mayor 
Beach is leaving office. I want to express my deepest gratitude for his 
many contributions and years of public service.
  Throughout his tenure, Mayor Beach has led a number of initiatives to 
improve the lives of Lee County residents, build hope in our 
Appalachian region, and serve as an economic and community development 
leader for the entire Commonwealth. Southern and Eastern Kentucky has 
been plagued with inadequate water and sewer infrastructure and poor 
housing opportunities. Mayor Beach has been the driving force behind 
construction of two water plants, a sewage treatment plant, and 
installation of necessary piping to serve and reach the rural residents 
of Beattyville and Lee County. In addition, Mayor Beach is well-
regarded throughout the Commonwealth for his vision of providing 
quality, affordable housing.
  Since 2002, Mayor Beach has been a critical partner in our regional 
anti-drug initiative ``Operation UNITE.'' Beach was a key early 
supporter and critical ally in getting drugs off our streets and 
cleaning up our communities. He has consistently backed efforts to 
educate our children on the dangers of drug use and our program to help 
drug users find treatment options.
  In addition to his duties as mayor, Charles Beach is also the Vice-
Chairman of the Peoples Exchange Bank where he provides business 
development and public relations leadership. He is the former President 
of the Kentucky League of Cities and has served as the Chairman of the 
Kentucky River Area Development District. These organizations promote 
the welfare and economic growth of Kentucky's rural and urban areas.
  Madam Speaker, I want to thank Mayor Beach for his selfless sacrifice 
and service on behalf of the people of the City of Beattyville, Lee 
County, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. His dedication and integrity 
are an inspiration to us all and I know his contributions will live on 
for many years to come.




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