[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 186 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2189-E2190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DR. CHARLES GRINDSTAFF

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2011

  Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I submit these remarks in 
memory of Dr. Charles Grindstaff, a great man, devoted educator, and 
public servant from Southwest Virginia. Dr. Grindstaff left us on 
December 2, 2011.
  Born on September 3, 1947, in Bluefield, W. Va., Dr. Grindstaff was 
raised in the small town of Bishop, Va. He later earned degrees from 
Tazewell High School, East Tennessee State University, Radford 
University, and NOVA University. After God and family, Dr. Grindstaff's 
passion was education. Since 1969, Dr. Grindstaff--often known simply 
as ``Dr. G''--served students as a teacher, administrator, and 
professor in Tazewell County Public Schools, Horry County, SC Schools, 
and at Concord University in Athens, W. Va. For over 15 years, Dr. 
Grindstaff also served the Town of Tazewell as a councilman and as 
mayor until the time of his death. He was an avid sportsman, enjoyed 
performing in local theatre, and sharing his musical talents. Dr. 
Grindstaff leaves behind his wife Suzanne, daughters Heather and 
Christina, and his son Andy, as well as three grandchildren.
  Dr. Grindstaff, through both his work in the classroom and local 
government, impacted countless lives. He was also my District Director 
Michelle Bostic Jenkins' principal at Jewell Ridge Elementary and 
taught with her mother for several years. After a flood on the Clinch 
River destroyed many of their belongings, Dr. Grindstaff was there 
willing to help. He was well known for his exceptional goodwill and 
dedication to the Tazewell community. I am honored to pay tribute to 
this great man's many contributions. His legacy and influence will be 
long remembered in Tazewell and throughout Southwest Virginia. He will 
be missed, but never forgotten.

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