[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO TECHNICAL SERGEANT CHARLES SIMPSON

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2011

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of Black History 
Month, I want to continue recognizing African Americans from throughout 
Georgia's 11th Congressional District who have a major impact on their 
community. Today, I rise today to recognize Technical Sergeant Charles 
Simpson of Marietta, Georgia.
  Entering service with the Georgia Air National Guard in 2000, TSgt 
Simpson has held positions as Security Forces Fire Team leader, Radio 
Transmission Officer, Squad Leader, and as a Drug Demand Reduction Non-
Commissioned Officer with the Georgia Counterdrug Task Force. This 
program educates children in grades K-12 on the dangers of drug use, 
and I am proud of the work TSgt Simpson has done in affecting the 
futures of over 55,000 young students in Georgia.
  Mr. Speaker, TSgt Simpson has deployed to Iraq in support of 
Operation Iraqi Freedom and four times to Afghanistan in support of 
Enduring Freedom. He has been awarded two Air Force Commendation 
medals, three Air Force Achievement Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, 
and has recently been selected to advance to the grade of Master 
Sergeant.
  TSgt Simpson displays a ``can-do'' attitude in his daily duties and 
is considered by his superiors and peers to be one of the bright stars 
of the Georgia Air Force National Guard.
  I ask my colleagues to please join me in thanking Technical Sergeant 
Charles Simpson for his service to our nation and his commitment to the 
betterment of his community.

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