[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   A TRIBUTE TO CHESTER REED FOR A LIFETIME OF DEDICATION TO PUBLIC 
                                SERVICE

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2010

  Mr LEWIS of California. Madam Speaker, I join my colleague Ken 
Calvert to pay tribute to Chester Reed, a hard-working, highly valued 
employee of the United States Postal Service. Chester will soon retire 
after 37 years as a forklift operator in the Postal Service's facility 
in Redlands, CA.
  One item I should note: Chester is 95 years old, making him the 
oldest of the Postal Service's 596,000 career employees.
  Joining the plant in 1973, this Ohio native and proud Riverside, CA 
resident started a career of service that was marked by never arriving 
late, never using a day of sick leave, and regularly working 12-hour 
days while volunteering to work more. His enthusiastic spirit has made 
him a favorite among his colleagues.
  Chester knows something about longevity. He was married for over 60 
years. Prior to his time with the Postal Service, Chester served 25 
years in the Air Force where he retired as a sergeant. He attributes 
his durability to his faith, no junk food, not much meat, and an onion 
sandwich every day.
  Chester cites his time with the Postal Service as the best job he's 
ever had. Throughout his nearly four decades with the Postal Service, 
Chester represented the highest values Federal employees want to 
provide: courtesy, commitment, and a dedication to public service.
  Retirement is something to be celebrated and enjoyed. It is not the 
end of a career, but rather the beginning of a new adventure. Chester 
has his sights set on world travel and pursuing his hobby of hang 
gliding. Madam Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join Rep. 
Calvert and me in sending our best wishes to Chester Reed.

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