[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 144 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING 60 YEARS OF CAULKINS JEWELERS

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge my 
constituent, Stanley Caulkins, and his jewelry store, Caulkins 
Jewelers, on celebrating 60 years of business in Leesburg, Virginia.
  Before opening his own store, Mr. Caulkins' life took him down many 
paths. During the Second World War, Mr. Caulkins served his nation as a 
radio operator on a B-17 Bomber, upon returning home he attended 
Montgomery Jr. College and the Peter School of Horology in Washington, 
DC. In 1950, Stanley began working for a local jeweler on South King 
Street repairing watches and jewelry before buying his own store in 
1956. Ever since, Caulkins Jewelers has been a fixture of the Leesburg 
community.
  Mr. Caulkins has also been an active in the Leesburg community. In 
addition to being the longest serving individual retailer in town, in 
1962 he started the Downtown Renaissance in an effort to beautify 
downtown Leesburg. Mr. Caulkins has also served on the town council, 
the airport commission, and as Secretary, Treasurer, and President of 
the Leesburg Rotary Club. At 90 years of age, Stanley continues to 
diligently serve his community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing Stanley 
Caulkins and Caulkins Jewelers as they celebrate this milestone. His 
dedication to both Caulkins Jewelers and Leesburg, Virginia has made 
him a friendly face in the Leesburg community. I wish Mr. Caulkins all 
the best in his future endeavors.

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