[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO HARRY WAYNE WAMPLER

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I wish to honor a man whose 
service to his Country and contributions to his community were 
remembered by family and friends at the First Baptist Church in Lenoir 
City, Tennessee on October 22, 2016.
  Mr. Harry Wayne Wampler was born in Lenoir City to what would become 
a very large family. Mr. Wampler was the oldest of his parents' seven 
children, setting a tone for his leadership skills to flourish in years 
to come.
  He took on the heavy responsibility of contributing to his family's 
business, Wampler's Farm Sausage, by working at the young age of 14.
  Later, Mr. Wampler was a Military Chef while serving in the Army 
Reserves, allowing him to share his love of food with his fellow 
military personnel.
  He went on to become the CEO of Family Brands International, which 
continues to provide many jobs to the Lenoir City community while 
boosting the local economy.
  While leading his business, Harry Wampler devoted 26 years of his 
incredible life as a Lenoir City Councilman, 16 years as Vice Mayor of 
Lenoir City, and served on many boards.
  He contributed to the success of community organizations by serving 
as a board member for Lenoir City Utilities, Baptist Hospital, Roane 
State Community College, Harrison Chilhowie School, Small Business 
Bureau, United Way, SunTrust Bank, Third National Bank, and the Bank of 
Loudon County.
  Harry was one of the strongest leaders the Great State of Tennessee 
has ever seen. He is one of the best friends both my father and I have 
ever had.
  While I am saddened by his absence, I know this Nation is better 
because of the life he led. Not only will he be missed by his wife 
Jennifer, five sons, and ten grandchildren but also by hundreds of 
friends, colleagues, and neighbors.
  Harry Wampler was a patriotic American who loved his country, and one 
of the finest men I have ever known.

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