[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 86 (Thursday, May 19, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E535]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLES FRANKLIN SWIMMER

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 2022

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration 
of the life of Charles Franklin Swimmer. Mr. Swimmer was a resident of 
Iuka, Mississippi, and lived a long and meaningful life.
  Mr. Swimmer was born in July of 1945. Mr. Swimmer became a career 
photographer after finding his passion while serving in the United 
States Air Force. Amidst finding his passion for photography Mr. 
Swimmer served three tours in Vietnam before moving to Iuka, 
Mississippi where he opened his own business called, ``Photography by 
Charles''. After opening in 1975, Mr. Swimmer's business remained open 
for the 38 years he ran it.
  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlotte Swimmer, their two 
daughters Rebecca, and Terri, two grandchildren, and three great 
grandchildren. We are grateful for Mr. Swimmer's service to this 
country, and for his hard work and dedication to his work and family.

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