[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 132 (Thursday, September 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         WES WATKINS AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH LAB AND POST OFFICE

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                               speech of

                            HON. MARY FALLIN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2009

  Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, Wesley Watkins spent a lifetime in service 
to Oklahoma and the United States. From his time serving in the 
Oklahoma Air National Guard to his 20 years in the United States House 
of Representatives, Wes continually displayed his love for his state 
and country. He proved to be a great asset to our state during his time 
as an administrator at Oklahoma State University along with his years 
as a member of the Oklahoma state senate.
  Naming the Agricultural Research Laboratory and the Postal Service 
facility in honor of Wesley Watkins is the sign of the gratitude the 
state of Oklahoma and our nation owe the former Congressman from 
Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District. Due to his dedication to public 
service no Oklahoman has proven more deserving of such an honor than 
Congressman Wesley Watkins.

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