[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1265]
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                     HONORING JAMES ``AVON'' FOGLE

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
James ``Avon'' Fogle, a constituent from my home district, who is 
retiring this month as a veterans service officer at the ``My Old 
Kentucky Home'' American Legion Post 121.
  A lifelong resident of Nelson County, Mr. Fogle graduated from Holy 
Cross High School in Holy Cross, KY and served his country as a United 
States Marine during World War II. He has been a member of the 
Bardstown American Legion Post 121 for the past 38 years, serving as a 
veterans service officer for the past 12 years. In this capacity he has 
spent many Friday mornings providing counseling and guidance to local 
veterans in need of assistance.
  Mr. Fogle's devotion to others in his community extends well beyond 
his work at the American Legion. He is also a regular volunteer at the 
local St. Vincent DePaul Society and continues to serve as an election 
official for the Nelson County government.
  It is my great privilege to honor James ``Avon'' Fogle today before 
the entire U.S. House of Representatives for his dedicated service to 
our Nation as well as to veterans and neighbors in the Bardstown 
community. He is an outstanding citizen worthy of our collective honor 
and respect.

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