[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
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                      HONORING DELMER WALLEN, SR.

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2008

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the memory and life of Delmer Wallen, Sr., a true asset to the First 
Congressional District of Tennessee, who passed away January 28, 2008.
  Delmer Wallen, Sr. lived a life of service and entrepreneurship, and 
was known by all for his compassion to all those around him.
  He was born in Kyles Ford, Hancock County, Tennessee and lived in 
Kingsport for most of his life. Mr. Wallen was employed as president 
and general manager of Kingsport Grocery Company thirty-two years. He 
was in the wholesale grocery business for forty years managing multiple 
companies.
  A great community leader, Delmer Wallen, Sr. served on numerous 
boards including Holston Valley Community Hospital and the Salvation 
Army in Kingsport, Tennessee.
  In 1986 Delmer served as president of the Harlan County, Kentucky 
Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Sullivan County Republican 
party which further shows his commitment to the community that he lived 
in.
  Delmer was also a fifty-year member of the American Legion and served 
this great country in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army Corp 
of Engineers.
  Delmer also showed his commitment to his faith by regularly attending 
West View Primitive Baptist Church. During his time spent with West 
View Primitive Baptist Church, Delmer served in various positions such 
as church treasurer and adult Sunday school teacher.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join me this evening in offering 
our sympathies to the family and friends of Delmer Wallen, Sr. He was a 
dedicated member of the community, the church, and the United States 
and a true friend of the First District. His service is greatly 
treasured and he will be deeply missed.

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