[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 96 (Thursday, June 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO WILL BAKER

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2010

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the late Will Baker of Hyden, Kentucky, a storied man who lived 102 
years and was beloved by his community.
  Will Baker loved his country and dedicated a lifetime of service to 
his community, to civic responsibility and honoring fellow military 
veterans. He was likely the oldest living election officer in Kentucky, 
dedicating more than 25 years to the electoral process late in his 
life, even past his 100th birthday. However, he started his service as 
a young man, proudly serving during World War II, in the United States 
Army. Following his service, he became an active member of the Leslie 
County D.A.V. Chapter 133 and took great pride in honoring fallen 
soldiers. Outside of his military service, Will Baker was a handy man. 
He spent many years as a carpenter, coal miner and business owner in 
Leslie County. Will shared his heart of gold with everyone he 
encountered, earning him the respect and love of hundreds of families 
across the region.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Will Baker 
for dedicating a lifetime of service to the families of Eastern 
Kentucky, our Commonwealth and our great Nation.

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