[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING ARTHUR BYRON ``DEACON'' BOWERS

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                           HON. DAVID P. ROE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I submit these remarks to 
recognize Mr. Arthur Byron ``Deacon'' Bowers of Carter County, 
Tennessee, for receiving the James H. Collier Service Award. The James 
H. Collier Service Award is given to veterans who continue to serve 
their country and fellow veterans through their retirement and into 
their civilian lives. Deacon Bowers is a veteran of the Korean War and 
has provided a perfect example of how one man can better the lives of 
veterans in his community.
  For 36 years, Deacon dedicated his efforts to the Tennessee 
Department of Labor and Workforce Development. From 1974-2004, he 
served as Regional Veterans Employment Representative. By the time of 
his retirement, Deacon had assisted thousands of military veterans. In 
retirement, he continues to build on his volunteer legacy by visiting 
veterans and their families in the hospital. Deacon also helped create 
both the Veterans War Memorial and the Walk of Honor in Elizabethton, 
Tennessee.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Deacon for his selfless contributions to Cocke 
County's veterans and wish him the best as he continues to exemplify 
the Volunteer spirit.

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