[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 4 (Thursday, January 6, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E10]
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                   IN MEMORY OF COURTNEY LYKINS, JR.

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 6, 2022

  Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of a great 
American, Courtney Lykins, Jr. Mr. Lykins lived in Mt. Sterling, 
Kentucky, and passed away on December 15, 2021.
  Mr. Lykins served our nation proudly in the United States Army 
Reserves from 1970 to 1997. He served in the 100th Division, 2nd 
Battalion, 3rd Brigade as Sergeant First Class/E7, Senior Drill 
Sergeant, and Senior Tank Commander. He trained soldiers heading to 
Vietnam in 1970 when he served at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Mr. Lykins was 
an active member of the American Legion, Post 22 in Mt. Sterling. He 
was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 
recognition of his service and accomplishments.
  Mr. Lykins worked at Hobart Manufacturing Company for ten years. He 
then worked for Kentucky Utilities, LGE in Mt. Sterling for 32 years 
until his retirement. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Wilson 
Lykins, two sons and daughters in law, Chuck and Nancy Lykins and 
Wesley and Allison Lykins, and six grandchildren. In addition, he 
leaves behind two brothers and two sisters.
  Courtney Lykins was a follower of Christ, a true patriot, and a 
loving family man. It is my honor to lift up the life of Courtney 
Lykins before the United States Congress.

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