[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 185 (Wednesday, November 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE SERVICE OF MR. LARRY W. SWALES

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 8, 2023

  Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Larry W. 
Swales, a vital member of our community in Rankin County, Mississippi. 
Currently serving our community as the Chancery Clerk of Rankin County 
since 2008, Mr. Swales is the only person to serve as president of both 
the Mississippi Association of Supervisors and Mississippi Chancery 
Clerks Association.
  Mr. Larry Swales has been a vital part of his community for many 
years starting with his membership since 1977 at the St. Mark's United 
Methodist Church. He has served as a lay delegate to the United 
Methodist Church Annual Conference and as an usher, as well as on 
various church committees through the years.
  Mr. Swales is a dedicated Hinds Community College alumnus. Having 
graduated from Hinds Community College, he was the alumnus of the year 
in 1998, served on the foundation board, and was named one of the 100 
people most passionate about Hinds Community College. Throughout his 
time, he has served in various other capacities at Hinds, including as 
a member of the Rankin Alumni Association and as President of the 
alumni association; and since 2023 he has served on the board of 
trustees.
  As a Veteran of the United States Navy, Mr, Swales is a proud 
American. He has volunteered with the fire department and the 
Mississippi State Fire Academy in various roles, saving lives and 
gaining certificates in EMS, basic firefighting, and a certificate of 
appreciation for his role in aiding the people of Webster County in 
recovering from a courthouse fire.
  His service continues with the Rankin County American Cancer Society, 
Rankin County Heart Association, Rankin County Rotary Club, Northwest 
Rankin High School Football Chain Gang, and other various organizations 
throughout Rankin County. In 2021 he was named the Citizen of the Year 
by the Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County.
  While his community is important to him, more important is his 
relationship with his family. He has been married for 53 years to Linda 
and is the father of Josh Swales and Megan Rushing. Larry is also the 
loving grandfather of five grandchildren: Jackson, Aiden, Jake, Baker, 
and Remy.
  Mr. Swales' service spans many years and many organizations, and I am 
proud to recognize his service in Rankin County and the state of 
Mississippi as he prepares to retire from public office.

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