[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 166 (Tuesday, October 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2280]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CHARLES G. WIMSATT

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Charles Wimsatt, an outstanding man with a long history of service to 
our country and to Kentucky. Mr. Wimsatt has been an active member of 
American Legion Post 121 in Bardstown, Kentucky for nearly 60 years.
  Mr. Wimsatt joined the Army in 1953, serving as a medic. He retired 
from the Army with the rank of Corporal.
  Mr. Wimsatt has made it a personal priority to serve his fellow 
veterans through his work with American Legion Post 121. He is 
currently in his 4th term as Post Commander. Under his command the post 
reached its 100 percent membership goal for the first time in 15 years. 
Mr. Wimsatt also directed recent facility renovations.
  Beyond his service to the American Legion, Charles Wimsatt has found 
time to be active in many other worthy causes. He has played an 
integral part in fundraising for his local National Guard unit and is 
currently raising money for a VA medical facility in Germany. Mr. 
Wimsatt also served on the Black Mud Volunteer Fire Department for 46 
years.
  It is my privilege to honor Charles G. Wimsatt today, before the 
entire United States House of Representatives, for his service to our 
country and his tireless efforts on behalf of American Legion Post 121. 
Mr. Wimsatt has made a significant difference to his Old Kentucky Home.

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