[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 64 (Friday, April 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E463]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF CHARLES EUGENE GEE

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2019

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of 
Charles Eugene Gee of Jasper, Texas, who recently lost his four-year 
battle with cancer. Mr. Gee passed away at his home surrounded by loved 
ones on April 3, 2019.
  Charles Eugene Gee, more affectionately known as Charlie, was born on 
October 10, 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. His family eventually 
moved to Jasper, Texas, where he graduated from Jasper High School in 
1960 and married his high school sweetheart, Sue Hollis Gee, in July of 
1962.
  In 1966, Charlie graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University 
with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture and Forestry. He began working 
as a new-hire for Kirby Lumber Co. and eventually became the logging 
superintendent. After 18 years with Kirby, Charlie decided to start his 
own logging business, Charles Gee Logging Inc. Over the years, he 
worked many long hours as the dedicated and successful owner of his 
logging company, as well as several other local businesses. In fact, 
Charlie later became the State Coordinator for the Texas Logging 
Counsel, a position in which he served proudly to improve conditions 
for future generations of loggers.
  After his college graduation, Charlie became a dedicated member of 
the Jasper Volunteer Fire Department. During his time at the 
department, he served as an original member of the Board of Trustees 
for the Texas Fire Museum, president of the East Texas Firemen and Fire 
Marshall's Association, a member on the committee for the Retirement 
and Pension Fund for Jasper's firemen, and even as the Fire Chief. He 
also became an instructor for the Texas A&M Fire School in College 
Station, where he eagerly shared his years of fire-fighting knowledge 
and experience with younger generations. His devotion and service will 
live on through the various fire departments in Jasper County and 
surrounding areas that were established on his instruction.
  Charlie is survived by his bride of nearly 57 years, Sue Hollis Gee; 
his daughters Sarah Smith and husband Sam; Laura McMillon and husband 
Mitch; Rebecca Soisson and husband Scott; Jennifer Cline and husband 
Billy; and brother Bill Gee and wife Sue. Charlie is also survived by 
his grandchildren: Matthew and wife Halea; Ashleigh, Charlie, John, 
Henry, Jacob, Emily, Michael, Brian, Brandon, and Grant, as well as 
four great-grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to remember the life of Charles Eugene 
Gee. May God comfort his family during this time.

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