[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 130 (Thursday, September 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1247-E1248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE SERVICE OF AIR FORCE SENIOR AIRMAN JACQY RAMSEY

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 2015

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and thank Jacqy 
Ramsey, for his service to our nation in the United States Air Force.
   Jacqy enlisted in the Air Force in May 1966 and reported for Basic 
Military Training (BMT) at Lackland AFB, TX. Following BMT, he 
completed Pneudraulic Repairman Course and was the Honor Graduate of 
Aircraft Pneudraulic Repair Tech School. In August 1966 he reported to 
36th Troop Carrier Squadron (TAC) at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.
   Senior Airman Ramsey distinguished himself amongst his peers as a 
Pneudraulics Repairman in the 36 TAC. On 13 February 1967, en route to 
Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, the C-130 on which Ramsey was a 
passenger experienced landing gear failure when the left main landing 
gear failed to extend. All efforts by the flight and maintenance crews 
failed to extend the landing gear. He discerned the problem, left his 
seat, and went to the aid of the flight crew. Due to his experience and 
knowledge of the gear system, he skillfully released the emergency 
release handle, lowered the landing gear, and locked it in place. His 
quick thinking and knowledge allowed the aircraft to make a safe 
landing.
   His personal awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Air 
Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. 
After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the United States Air Force 
in May 1972, Senior Airman Ramsey went on to work for IBM for 30 years.
   A handyman and inventor, Senior Airman Ramsey built his own home, is 
skilled in construction, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. He 
also designed and built from scratch

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a wood boiler system that heats and provides hot water for his home. To 
fuel it, he built a large wood splitter that can split logs up to 2 
feet in diameter. As a grandfather, he taught his grandsons how to work 
and drive heavy equipment.
   Jacqy excelled while in the Air Force as well as during his career 
at IBM and I am honored to pay tribute to this Veteran. I know that 
Jacqy's wife, Arlene; his daughters Amy Manuel, 44; Emilee Haskins, 42; 
Jackie Sherer, 40; and Bridget Sibley, 40; his grandchildren; Miranda 
Updegraft, 22; Chandler Manuel, 19; Coleman Manuel, 18; Conner Manuel, 
16; Cymon Manuel, 13; Merrit Manuel, 10; Nathanael Haskins, 18; Samuel 
Haskins, 14; Emma Haskins, 12; Meredith Haskins, 11; Eli Haskins, 6; 
Ben Haskins, 3; Zachary Sherer, 15; Moriah Sherer, 13; Xander Sherer, 
9; Logan Sibley, 15; and Raegan Sibley, 4; and great-grandson Emmett 
Updegraft, 1, are all proud of Jacqy. I am thankful and proud of all of 
our Veterans like Jacqy who have selflessly given so much in service to 
our great nation.

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