[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 119 (Monday, August 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1460]
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          HONORING THE COMMUNITY SERVICE ETHIC OF RALPH NILLES

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 1, 2011

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great American, Ralph 
Nilles. Ralph is a friend of North Carolina and the High Country whose 
tireless volunteerism is an inspirational testament to his concern for 
others and his community.
  Ever since he retired in North Carolina's High Country, he has 
dedicated his retirement years to volunteering for almost every local 
organization that was doing good things for the community. One of the 
characteristics people admire most about Ralph is how he never shies 
away from hard work--he knows the value of a hard day's work, 
especially when it is given to help others in need.
  Although his health has declined recently and taken him from the 
volunteer work he loved so much, his legacy is strong. He is known as 
Mr. Volunteer, as the man who will do what it takes to get the job 
done. From his work with the Foscoe Grandfather Mountain Community 
Center to his unflagging support for so many good causes, Ralph is the 
kind of person that every American community loves to call their own.
  That's why I'm so proud to honor him today for his many years of 
selfless service and his countless hours of work on behalf of so many 
deserving organizations. Ralph is a one-of-kind man who has made an 
indelible mark on his community and I'm confident he has inspired many 
to follow in his footsteps of volunteerism.

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