[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 63 (Thursday, April 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E788]
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                         HONORING BENTON COWLES

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Benton Cowles, a remarkable public servant and friend from my home 
State of Kentucky. Mr. Cowles recently announced his intention to 
retire as the Edmonson County Property Valuation Administrator after 21 
years of service.
  Benton Cowles has served the Edmonson County community for the past 
three decades; first as Deputy PVA and then as PVA, a position he has 
held for the past 21 years. Mr. Cowles' father had also held this 
important role in the local government.
  Benton Cowles and his wife Teresa raised their family in Brownsville 
and have remained deeply invested in the Edmonson County Community. 
Outside his role in the local government, Mr. Cowles has spent time as 
a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Brownsville Education Site 
based decision making council, and has volunteered with the Boy Scouts 
of America. He has also served as a damage coordinator for the Edmonson 
County Department of Emergency Management.
  On behalf of the countless men and women who have benefited from his 
skill and generosity, I would like to express my profound appreciation 
to Mr. Cowles for his years of service and wish him a happy and healthy 
retirement.
  It is my privilege to recognize Mr. Benton Cowles today, before the 
entire U.S. House of Representatives, for his exemplary citizenship and 
community leadership. His unique contributions to the Edmonson County 
community make him an outstanding American, worthy of our collective 
honor and respect.

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