[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 81 (Friday, June 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E950]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN BILL WAMPLER

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                            HON. ROBERT HURT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 1, 2012

  Mr. HURT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay respects to Congressman 
Bill Wampler, former representative of Virginia's ``Fighting 9th 
District,'' who will truly be missed.
  Congressman Wampler served the people of Southwest Virginia for 
nearly two decades, and with his passing, the Commonwealth has lost a 
great leader and a great man.
  Congressman Wampler took pride in working in his family's business in 
Bristol, he served our country with honor during World War II, and he 
worked tirelessly for the people of Southwest Virginia for nearly 20 
years in the United States House of Representatives.
  Mr. Speaker, though Congressman Wampler is in a better place now, he 
will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wampler 
family and I know that my colleagues join me today as we remember our 
friend and honor his legacy to the Commonwealth of Virginia and to our 
nation.

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