[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 91 (Thursday, May 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E724-E725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               NEIL ETSON

                                  _____
                                 

                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2017

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Neil Etson, a 
World War II veteran, as well as a small business owner and 
entrepreneur in Southern Illinois for over 50 years. He is being 
honored by the Rotary Club of Richland County for his service during 
World War II, where he served honorably as a Staff Sergeant with the 
766th Military Police Battalion.
  After the War, Neil made a home for him and his family in Olney, IL, 
where he founded an energy company, Etson Oil Corporation. Etson Oil 
Corporation operated successfully for over 50 years and provided many 
jobs in his community. Neil has been very involved in the energy sector 
as a Board Member of the Canadian Oil Corporation, a Steering Committee 
Member for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, and on the 
Committee on National Preservation Drake Well Museum in Titusville, 
Pennsylvania.

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  Neil has continued to serve his country, church, and community 
throughout his many years in Southern Illinois. He has been active on 
the Richland County Board, the City of Olney Zoning Board, and a member 
of the Richland County Development Corporation. He is also the author 
of two children's books.
  Neil and his wife of 66 years, Frances, have three children and ten 
grandchildren. I would like to thank Neil for his service to his 
country and commend him on a lifetime of dedication to his community.

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