[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 184 (Wednesday, November 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1192]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING ED BURTNER

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2022

  Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a special citizen of our 
great nation, Mayor Ed Burtner. Mayor Burtner lives in Winchester, 
Kentucky and serves the people of that wonderful community as mayor.
  Mayor Burtner was born in Virginia. He began his service to America 
in 1969 as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He actively 
served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged as a Platoon 
Sergeant in 1975. He is the commandant of the Harold G. Epperson Medal 
of Honor, Detachment No. 1113, Marine Corps League. He is the past 
commandant for the Kentucky Department Marine Corps League. He is an 
active participant in the 6th District Veterans' Coalition and is a 
valued advisor to me on issues of importance to veterans.
  Following his service as a Marine, Mayor Burtner earned a Bachelor of 
Arts and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University 
of Tennessee. In 1981, he was hired to serve as City Manager for the 
City of Winchester. In 2006, he was first elected Mayor of the City of 
Winchester. He was reelected in 2010, 2014, and 2018. Mayor Burtner 
loves his city and refers to Winchester as the ``center of the 
universe''. He has been awarded many accolades for his service to the 
community. After a long and distinguished career of public service, 
Mayor Burtner is retiring.
  It is my honor to recognize this amazing public servant and thank him 
for his many years of service to our country and to Winchester, KY. 
Mayor Ed Burtner's leadership, his dedication, and his love of 
community are greatly appreciated.

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