[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E40]
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                     IN MEMORY OF DONALD E. GIRDLER

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
one of my most trusted advisors and one of southern Kentucky's most 
savvy political strategists, Donnie Girdler.
  Donnie proudly served Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District as my 
field representative for nearly a quarter of a century. With sheer 
tenacity and courage of conviction, Donnie played a key role in 
orchestrating new opportunities and projects for southern and eastern 
Kentucky. However, it was his passion for politics that many sought 
during campaigns. Donnie's political insight was invaluable to local, 
state and federal leaders across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In fact, 
he became acquainted with five U.S. Presidents and assisted with 
presidential elections. Donnie befriended people from all walks of life 
and had a keen perception of character.
  As a former U.S. Marine and a former Commonwealth's Detective, Donnie 
was a man of integrity and loyalty. He pledged his life to his country, 
his home region and especially his family. My wife Cynthia and I extend 
our deepest heartfelt sympathies to the Girdler family.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring a dear friend 
and a true patriot, the late Donnie Girdler.

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