[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LIFE OF DANIEL ``DAN'' CARR JOHNSTON BOWLING II

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2023

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Delegate 
Daniel ``Dan'' Carr Johnston Bowling II, of North Tazewell, Virginia, 
who passed away at home on July 19, 2023. Delegate Bowling was a 
longtime public servant of Tazewell County and the state of Virginia.
  He was a former member of the Virginia General Assembly in the 
Virginia House of Delegates, and previously served on the Tazewell 
County Board of Supervisors, the Public Service Authority Board of 
Tazewell County, and the Tazewell County Soil and Water Conservation 
Board of Directors. Recently, he was elevated to Director Emeritus 
Honorarium status by the Tazewell Soil & Water Conservation District 
Board.
  Delegate Bowling was a lifelong resident of Tazewell County. He was a 
member and former pastor of Bradshaw Memorial Church in Cedar Bluff, 
VA. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and was a professor at Southwest 
Virginia Community College for 36 years. After a gratifying career, 
Delegate Bowling retired in 2010 to the family farm, raising registered 
Angus cattle.
  Delegate Bowling was an active community member. He was a member of 
the Tazewell Lions Club for 5 years, and a member of the North Tazewell 
Lions Club for 30 years, serving in all offices and as District 
Governor from 1997 to 1998. He was a former president of both the Lions 
of Virginia Foundation and the Lions of Virginia Hearing Foundation. 
Delegate Bowling was also a member of the Gideons of Virginia.
  Delegate Bowling is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janice ``Jan'' 
Bowling, as well as his children, Daniel Bowling III and wife Beth of 
Beaver, WV, William Chris Matney of Cedar Bluff, VA, Louetta Esponisa 
of Richlands, VA, and Danita Bowling of Tazewell, VA; his brother, 
Othel Donald Bowling of Onley, VA; and 4 grandchildren and 4 great-
grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
  Delegate Bowling was involved and important in the Tazewell 
community, offering public service in so many areas. He touched the 
lives of many, including fellow members of his community, worshippers 
of his church, and students he taught. I have no doubt that he will be 
greatly missed.

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