[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E7]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF NOLAN METTETAL

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 5, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Nolan Mettetal who passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at 
the age of 75. As a fellow legislator, I am grateful for Mr. Mettetal's 
dedication to family, state, and country.
  Mr. Mettetal was born on November 19, 1945 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 
to Wayne and Georgia Mettetal. He began his career as a registered 
pharmacist, but soon realized his gift for public service when he ran 
for Mississippi legislature. Mr. Mettetal served as Mississippi 
District 10's representative, serving constituents across Panola, 
Lafayette and Tallahatchie Counties. He handily won two elections for 
this seat and enjoyed meaningful relationships with members and staff 
at the Mississippi Capitol. Mr. Mettetal also valued his free time with 
his wife, affectionately known by their community as ``Mrs. Kay.'' The 
two took daily walks around Sardis Lake where he enjoyed watching for 
hummingbirds and feeding the deer.
  Nolan Mettetal is survived by his wife, Kay Ford Mettetal; daughter, 
Kim; son, Carey; and five grandchildren, gracie, Julien, Nolan, 
Adelaide and Sadie.
  Nolan Mettetal was a light unto all who had the opportunity to know 
and love him, and he will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences are 
with his family and friends.