[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1805]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING GEORGE WILFORD ARNOLD

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor George Wilford 
Arnold for his lifelong contributions within his community. I wish to 
recognize his accomplishments by recalling some of his many 
achievements as an outstanding public servant.
   Mr. Arnold began his public service in the U.S. Army Air Corps 
during World War II, and this service to his country and community 
continued throughout his life. Following his military service Mr. 
Arnold served on multiple boards as well as civic organizations that 
worked to improve the quality of life in the surrounding region. After 
many years of service he became a self-taught visionary seeking to 
improve the supply and the quality of water for his city, county, and 
region. This dedication to improving the people's quality of life led 
him to serve as chairman of the Logan/Todd Regional Water Commission 
from 1997 to 2003 and the executive director from 2003 to 2005. Mr. 
Arnold also served as the Mayor of Adairville for almost 20 years. 
During this time he was both trusted and respected for his commitment 
to the people.
   In his community and surrounding area, Mayor George Wilford Arnold 
was seen as an example of hard work and ingenuity. One of his greatest 
strengths was that he possessed an unwavering belief in the people he 
represented. His work and leadership are largely responsible for the 
advancements of drinkable water within the First Congressional 
District.
   Madam Speaker, Mayor George Wilford Arnold was an integral part of 
Kentucky's growth and advancement and it is an honor for me to bring to 
the attention of this House the achievements of this extraordinary 
gentleman. Although the death of Mayor Arnold is a great loss to our 
District, his work will live on in the many accomplishments we 
recognize here today.

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