[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE HONORING SHAWN B. HARLEY

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2019

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Shawn B. Harley upon his retirement as Meteorologist-In-Charge after 
dedicating 31 years to the National Weather Service, including more 
than two decades in Jackson, Kentucky.
  Meteorologists provide the first line of defense for residents to 
prepare and seek safe shelter during severe weather events. When a 
violent and historic storm produced a deadly tornado outbreak in 
Eastern Kentucky on March 2, 2012, the Jackson Weather Service provided 
the most accurate and vital storm tracking information and urgent local 
warnings that undoubtedly saved countless lives. That fateful day was 
just one of many that required fast, accurate and minute-by-minute 
tracking of the meteorological team in Jackson, led by Shawn Harley. I 
want to commend Shawn for dedicating his time and talents to help 
protect the people of Southern and Eastern Kentucky for 23 years.
  In addition to his career in meteorology, Shawn has extended his 
heart of service by volunteering with the Red Cross and becoming a 
board member. He also works with the youth group at the First United 
Church of Jackson and dedicates time to help the Holy Cross Catholic 
Church. Shawn and his wife, Susan, have also cooked and served hearty 
meals for the Haven House, a homeless shelter in Breathitt County, and 
assisted with projects for local senior citizens. It is clear that 
Shawn's courage of conviction has impacted families and individuals who 
are most-in-need, and I applaud his spirit of philanthropy and goodwill 
for the people of our region.
  Finally, I want to congratulate Shawn on his retirement from the 
National Weather Service, including assignments that have spanned 
across Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. My wife, Cynthia, and I wish Shawn 
and his family a retirement filled with many years of joy and 
happiness.

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