[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 164 (Wednesday, November 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1497]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GEORGE FLYNN

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2016

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
my good friend, George Flynn, who is retiring after nearly 30 years of 
dedicated public service as Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Somerset, 
Kentucky.
  George has honorably served as Circuit Clerk since winning his first 
election in 1987. Since then, he has proven to be one of the most 
beloved and respected leaders in the county with his unmatched work 
ethic and quick wit. Everyone ``south of the river'' in Pulaski County 
is related to George, or claims to be, and his support has never 
wavered. Whether you have known George for five minutes or fifty years, 
he treats you like family, earning him a loyalty with friends in and 
out of the political arena. He always has a personal story to share--
and at a moment's notice, he can rattle off the history of Pulaski 
County, along with the genealogy of nearly every family in town. He has 
never been one to pass through with a quick hello--but genuinely 
inquires about the well-being of friends and family.
  Over the last three decades, George has brought the Pulaski County 
Circuit Clerk's office up to speed with 21st century technology--
overseeing the digitization of thousands of records and managing 
growing court dockets on a daily basis. His operation is top-notch.
  Outside of the clerk's office, his volunteer service has been second 
to none. From the Lake Cumberland Friends Association, to the Boy 
Scouts of America, to the Ducks Unlimited Club and the Pulaski County 
Lincoln Club--his tireless efforts to improve local quality of life 
expands across the Lake Cumberland region.
  Everyone is equipped with the same components to make a difference in 
their community, but it is only those with the courage of conviction 
and dedication, like George Flynn, who will leave a legacy of community 
service, such as he has done. My wife, Cynthia, and I wish George and 
his wife, Resa, many years of joy and good health in their retirement.

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