[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 145 (Tuesday, August 10, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E887]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT FIRST CLASS (RETIRED) JOSEPH FRENCHMAN KYLES

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2021

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
extraordinary leader, soldier, veteran, and dedicated civil servant, 
SFC (Ret.) Joseph F. Kyles, who most recently retired from an 
impressive career with the United States Postal Service spanning almost 
three decades. He was honored at a retirement event on Saturday, August 
7, 2021, at 6 p.m. at the Columbus Civic Center.
  Joseph Frenchman Kyles was born in Sampson, Alabama on July 26, 1950, 
to the union of Nathaniel and Corine Kyles as the oldest of seven 
children. He is the loving husband of Minister Nila Kyles, the father 
of four children, and the grandfather of five grandchildren.
  In 1972, Joseph Kyles answered the call to serve his nation and 
joined the United States Army. During his distinguished 20-year career 
in the U.S. Army, he became a non-commissioned officer retiring at the 
rank of Sergeant First Class. During his Army career, he served at Fort 
Benning in the Harmony Church area (specializing in Engineering, Weapon 
Night Firing, Leadership Training, and Tactical Training Maneuvers) and 
completed various overseas duties and assignments before retiring in 
1992. To further hone his skills, he attended Columbus Technical 
College to obtain a degree in Engineering, Leadership, and Tactics 
Training.
  Following his retirement from the U.S. Army, SFC (Ret.) Kyles built 
quite an impressive public service career with the United States Postal 
Service (USPS), beginning in 1992, when he started as a mail clerk. 
Over the span of 29 years, he served in several other capacities with 
USPS including mail handler, mail carrier, and mail truck driver.
  Also, following his military service, he continued to serve his 
community and make an impact in the lives of others. His contributions 
include serving and financially supporting youth through Little League 
Football and Softball; Lonnie Jackson Academy Tutorial program; South 
Columbus Coalition; South Columbus Exchange Club; Youth of the Year 
program; and The House Of Refuge Ministry with his wife and son, Darian 
Hall, who is the pastor. He has also served as mentor and financial 
supporter for his fellow Veterans by assisting and transporting 
veterans to and from appointments, helping them acquire benefits and 
receive medical supplies for life endurance following their military 
service.
  Douglas Adams once said that ``To give real service you must add 
something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is 
sincerity and integrity.'' SFC (Ret.) Joseph F. Kyles has demonstrated 
through his career and life, outstanding achievement, service, and 
public distinction. Our community, our state, and our nation are better 
because of him. In honor of his commendable accomplishments and years 
of service, B.H. ``Skip'' Henderson III, Mayor of Columbus, Georgia, 
signed a proclamation declaring August 7, 2021 as ``Joseph Frenchman 
Kyles Day''.
  Therefore, Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join my wife, 
Vivian, and me, along with the more than 730,000 residents of the 
Second Congressional District in honoring and commending SFC (Ret.) 
Joseph Frenchman Kyles for his outstanding service to his nation, 
community, and humankind as well as upon the occasion of his retirement 
from the United States Postal Service. We extend our best wishes to him 
as he begins a new chapter in his life.

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