[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 10, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING GERTIE SOLE ARCHER

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                         HON. DAVID B. McKINLEY

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 10, 2017

  Mr. McKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of Gertie Sole 
Archer, who passed away in August, for her service and contributions to 
her community. Mrs. Archer was born in Muddy Creek, West Virginia and 
lived in Middlebourne, WV for most of her life. Mrs. Archer contributed 
to her community as a County Clerk in Tyler County, as an active member 
in the Muddy Creek Church of Christ, the Tyler County High School 
Athletic and Band Boosters, and offered her time to many other 
community organizations.
  As a long-standing and active member of the Tyler County Republican 
Women's Club, she enthusiastically volunteered to support the election 
of Republican candidates. As the first Republican Congressman from the 
1st District in 42 years, I benefited from her work and friendship. She 
also worked tirelessly to improve the streetscape, parks and 
recreational facilities in Middlebourne, her hometown for 50 years.
  Today, we honor Mrs. Archer and her contributions to her community. 
We join her friends and family in mourning the loss of a stalwart in 
her community.

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