[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 108 (Friday, June 24, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E672]
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                             GEORGE WILSON

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                            HON. JAMES COMER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2022

  Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the life of 
George Robert Wilson.
  George was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and spent a remarkable 46 
years as an employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. As a 
Taylor County resident, he also joined the local Fire Department in 
1967 and became Chief in 1970.
  He held this position for an astonishing 50 years until retiring in 
2021. Over that time, George spearheaded a huge project for the County. 
He helped build the downtown firehouse by raising funds and organizing 
volunteers to build the structure.
  His dedication to the community was unparalleled. In 2017, a new 
facility was built on Greensburg Road in honor of Mr. Wilson. In his 
free time, George was a passionate fan of University of Kentucky 
basketball and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
  On behalf of the First Congressional District of Kentucky, I want to 
send my condolences to George's family and friends. Taylor County was 
so fortunate to have an individual so dedicated to the community.

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