[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E394-E395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO FRANK E. GILKISON

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 2015

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
Frank E. Gilkison, a longtime Muncie attorney and a truly admirable 
Hoosier.
  Frank was a devoted husband to his wife Donna, the loving father to 
five children, and stepfather to two step-sons. After initially serving 
as an Air Cadet for two years in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Frank 
diligently attended IU Law School before moving to Muncie. He started 
his 62-year law practice with a predecessor firm to Beasley and 
Gilkison and remained a member until his retirement in 2012. Not only 
was Frank one of the longest practicing attorneys from East Central 
Indiana, but he also served on the Indiana Supreme Court Commission on 
Character & Fitness for 35 years. Additionally, he was the CEO of Home 
Beverages, Inc., a small beverage distribution company for 45 years.
  Frank and Donna are also my close friends, who both played a key role 
in my career. They

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were among the first friends in Muncie to step forward in support of my 
initial Congressional pursuits. I will always be grateful for their 
friendship and early leadership.
  Today, it is my privilege to honor the life of Frank Gilkison. My 
thoughts and prayers go out to Frank's family, and may God comfort 
those he left behind with His peace and strength.

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