[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2557]
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

                      Wednesday, December 12, 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, KY, for 24 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 fourth 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 he 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 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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