[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 133 (Tuesday, October 1, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1412]
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                           HONORING DON SIMS

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                           HON. AUSTIN SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2013

  Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge 
and honor Don Sims, President of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber 
of Commerce, on his retirement. He retires today, October 1st, 2013, 
after 25 years of valuable service to his community.
  Mr. Sims has dedicated himself as a true public servant to Thomas 
County, working toward promoting economic and industrial development in 
the community. His outstanding career also includes honorable military 
service as a combat platoon leader in Vietnam, where he was awarded the 
Bronze Star for Valor, Bronze Star for Meritorious Service and the 
Purple Heart.
  Mr. Sims is a longtime Rotarian and serves on many educational and 
non-profit boards in Thomasville.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Don Sims on his 
retirement, and we wish him the best of success in his future 
endeavors.

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