[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 5, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1024]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN OVERTON

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 5, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John 
Overton of Indianola, Iowa for his 50 years of service in the funeral 
home industry, as recognized by the 2016 Iowa Funeral Directors 
Association Convention.
  Mr. Overton was licensed as a funeral director and embalmer in 1966. 
He took over the family business, Overton Funeral Home, in 1983. It is 
one of the oldest businesses in Indianola, founded by his grandfather, 
Lewis Overton, in 1928. John's wife, Barbara, also helped the funeral 
home with bookkeeping, marketing and community outreach programs, as 
well as serving as treasurer.
  Though he retired as President of Overton Funeral Home, he continued 
to serve as funeral director. Through all of his years in the funeral 
service, he has been an active member of his community. He is also an 
ordained elder at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Past President of 
the Indianola Rotary Club, and a former board member of the Indianola 
Chamber of Commerce.
  I commend John for his half century of service to families during 
those tough times we all face. I urge my colleagues in the U.S. House 
of Representatives to join me in congratulating John Overton for his 
dedication and years of service.

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