[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF GERALD W. DUNCAN

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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 Gerald W. 
Duncan, who passed away on July 10, 2023, after a valiant three-plus 
year fight against Alzheimer's Disease.
  After receiving his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and a 
master's in business administration from Radford University, Mr. Duncan 
began his career in 1967 as a software developer with the Research, 
Development, & Acquisition Information Systems Agency, Department of 
the Army, where he was honored with many awards during his 35 years of 
service.
  He then pivoted careers, being elected as Treasurer of Giles County 
in 2000. His success as Treasurer led him to being voted Treasurer of 
the Year for the State of Virginia. Mr. Duncan loved serving the people 
of Giles County and had an open-door policy during his time as 
Treasurer.
  When not working, Mr. Duncan loved to hunt deer, bears, and turkey 
throughout the country. He was elected president of the Virginia State 
Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation for 3 consecutive terms, 
championing conservation of the wild turkey.
  But most importantly, Mr. Duncan's proudest achievement was being a 
husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
  Mr. Duncan is survived by his wife, Ruth Duncan of Blacksburg; oldest 
son, Troy Duncan and wife, Heather, of New Castle; youngest son, Mark 
Duncan and wife, Eva, of Catawba; daughter, Margee Sisson and husband, 
Dougie, of Shawsville; grandchildren, Haley Chandler of Clearfield, 
Utah, Hagan Chandler and wife, Kierston, of Riner, Tanner Duncan of 
Richmond, Andrew Duncan of New Castle, Elijah Duncan of Catawba, and 
Summer Norwood of Shawsville; great-grandson, Myles Chandler of Riner; 
and great-granddaughter, Everly Chandler of Riner. I wish them 
condolences on the loss of their loved one.
  Mr. Duncan was known by his friends and family as being extremely 
kind and having unwavering determination throughout his life, always 
offering a helping hand to those in need. I know he will be greatly 
missed.